Appt Setter/Digital Specialist (Remote SA)

Location:Remote (South Africa)Contract:Independent ContractorSchedule:Full-Time, EST, Monday-Friday
* Commission Perks:Base pay + bonuses
* Experience Required:3+ years of outbound sales, appointment setting, or call center sales experience. (Automotive or finance experience is preferred but not required—we will train the right attitude).

Position Overview

We are looking for a unique, highly talentedDigital Specialist & Automotive Sales Representativeto join our team. This is a dynamic hybrid role designed for someone who has excellent sales teeth but also possesses a creative flair for marketing and social media. You will be representing a specific, high-volume franchise dealership location natively, ensuring their digital presence is sharp, active, and engaging.

Your 8-hour day will be split smoothly between two core focuses: spending roughly 2 to 4 hours mocking up and scheduling creative social media posts, and spending the remainder of your shift working hand-in-hand with our sales team—contacting credit applicants, replying to text messages, and booking appointments for our Finance Managers.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Marketing (2–4 Hours/Day)
* Content Creation:Conceptualize, mock up, and design clean, engaging social media posts tailored to our local dealership branding.
* Daily Publishing:Maintain a consistent digital footprint by ensuring a minimum of one high-quality post goes live every single day across core channels.
* Brand Representation:Act as the online voice for a distinct franchise dealership, responding to comments and maintaining a professional, upbeat brand image.

Sales & Appointment Setting (4–6 Hours/Day)
* Lead Re-engagement:Call fresh credit applicants and re-engage historic leads to pull them back into the finance approval pipeline (No cold calling—all leads are warm and asset-authorized).
* Omnichannel Follow-Up:Manage digital communication, heavily interacting with prospects via text messaging and email platforms to qualify their intent.
* Appointment Booking:Secure firm appointments for prospects to speak with our onsite Finance Managers to discuss their vehicle match and loan logistics.

Qualifications & Requirements
* 3+ years of professional experiencesplit between phone-based sales/appointment setting and social media creation/management (ideally within a small business or fast-paced startup environment).
* Creative Technical Eye:Proficiency with basic design tools (like Canva) and a clear understanding of social media platforms, layout principles, and scheduling workflows.
* Exceptional English Communication:Flawless verbal and written English with the ability to write catchy, professional social media copy and command a phone conversation with North American buyers.
* Charismatic Sales Focus:You cannot be shy on the phone. You must be comfortable picking up the dialer, handling objections, and driving numbers to hit your commission targets.
* Highly Organized:Exceptional time-management skills to ensure your marketing tasks are completed efficiently without distracting from your core sales responsibilities.