Appointment
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R14,800 – R29,600 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Appointment Setter (Health & Life Insurance)
OverviewOur client is a Health and Life Insurance Broker focused on helping individuals find the right coverage through a consultative, high-touch sales process. They are seeking a dedicatedAppointment Setterto support their book of business by handling high-volume outreach and scheduling qualified prospects directly onto their calendar.
This is a pure appointment-setting role—no closing required. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, phone- and SMS-heavy environment, can move quickly through lead lists, and is skilled at creating strong first impressions that lead to booked meetings.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct high-volume outbound calling and SMS outreach to warm and purchased leads
* Engage prospects quickly and confidently to secure scheduled appointments
* Gather basic client information (name, DOB, address, phone, etc.)
* Collect light qualifying details to help guide plan fit (no underwriting or disqualification)
* Book appointments directly onto the broker’s calendar with clean handoffs
* Maintain a simple, efficient pitch focused on getting prospects scheduled
* Work exclusively within one broker’s book of business
* Track activity and manage follow-ups within the CRM
* Maintain consistent daily outreach volume and performance metrics
Qualifications
* 2–5 years of experience in appointment setting, sales development, or outbound sales
* Strong phone presence and confidence in high-volume calling environments
* Comfortable with SMS-based communication and fast response times
* Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
* Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-up habits
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment
* Results-driven with a focus on booking meetings, not selling
Preferred Experience (Not Required)
* Health or life insurance industry exposure
* Experience working with purchased lead sources (QuoteWizard, etc.)
* Familiarity with VanillaSoft dialing systems
* Experience using Ringy CRM
* Exposure to NextGen or Benepath lead systems
Working Hours
* Monday–Friday
* Must start at8:00 AM EST
* Split shift preferred:8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST(core hours)Flexible afternoon/evening hours(e.g., 1:00–5:00 PM or 2:00–6:00 PM EST)
* 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST(core hours)
* Flexible afternoon/evening hours(e.g., 1:00–5:00 PM or 2:00–6:00 PM EST)
* ~40 hours per week
Tools & Systems
* CRM/Communication:Ringy (primary), SMS-heavy outreach
* Dialer/Leads:VanillaSoft with purchased leads (primarily QuoteWizard + other vendors)
What the Client Provides
* Consistent flow of purchased leads
* Established systems and dialing infrastructure
* Clear expectations and streamlined booking process
* Remote-first work environment (broker is primarily WFH)
* Focused role with no closing responsibilities
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R14,800/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →