Appointment Setters

Hire Dedicated Appointment Setters for 73% Less

Outsource full-time, offshore appointment setters fully aligned with your outbound sales process.

Remote appointment setter in the Philippines ready for hire

Outsource Appointment Setters Across 150+ Countries

We source, vet, and onboard expert appointment setters from regions offering the best cost-to-skill ratio.

Outbound-Specific Vetting

Every appointment setter is screened for cold calling, objection handling, and CRM skills.

Cost-Efficient Sales Talent

Reduce outbound hiring expenses without sacrificing quality or performance.

Hire in Under Two Weeks

Vetted appointment setters delivered in five days, hired in under two weeks.

Fully Dedicated to Your Team

No shared call center pools. Your appointment setter works only for you.

Aligned to Your Sales Stack

Experienced in the tools your team already uses, like HubSpot, Salesforce, and Apollo.

Time Zone Alignment

Nearshore and offshore appointment setters aligned to U.S. sales hours.
ROLE OVERVIEW

What Appointment Setters Do for Sales Teams

Appointment setters play a critical role in building a consistent and scalable sales pipeline. Instead of having account executives or founders spend time prospecting, appointment setters focus exclusively on outreach, qualification, and scheduling meetings with high-potential prospects. This allows sales teams to focus on what they do best—closing deals and driving revenue.

Generate Qualified Sales Meetings

Appointment setters proactively reach out to prospects through outbound channels such as phone, email, and LinkedIn. Their goal is not just to start conversations, but to identify prospects who match your ideal customer profile and secure meetings with decision-makers who are ready to explore your solution.

Conduct Outbound Prospecting

A large part of appointment setting involves structured outbound activity. Appointment setters work through prospect lists, execute outreach sequences, and initiate conversations with potential buyers. This consistent prospecting activity helps maintain a steady flow of new opportunities entering the sales pipeline.

Qualify Leads Before Sales Calls

Before scheduling a meeting, appointment setters evaluate whether a prospect is a good fit. Using qualification frameworks like BANT or MEDDIC, they gather key information about budget, needs, timeline, and authority. This ensures your sales team spends time speaking with prospects who have genuine potential to convert.

Manage CRM Updates and Sales Data

Appointment setters maintain clean and accurate CRM records by logging outreach activity, updating lead statuses, and recording conversation notes. Proper CRM management ensures your sales pipeline stays organized and gives leadership better visibility into outreach performance and pipeline growth.

Schedule and Confirm Sales Meetings

Once a prospect is qualified, appointment setters coordinate schedules and book meetings directly into your sales team’s calendar. They often handle reminders and follow-ups to reduce no-shows, helping ensure that scheduled calls actually turn into productive sales conversations.

WHEN TO OUTSOURCE

When Outsourcing Appointment Setters Makes Sense

Global workforce across 150 countries with finance, tech, sales, and support teams

Outsourcing appointment setting is most effective when your sales team needs more qualified meetings but lacks the time, bandwidth, or cost structure to scale outbound internally.

Your Closers Are Spending Time Prospecting

High-performing account executives should focus on closing deals, not chasing cold leads. When closers spend hours prospecting or following up with unqualified prospects, revenue slows and pipeline suffers. Dedicated appointment setters handle the top-of-funnel activity so your sales team can concentrate on converting opportunities.

Outbound Activity Is Inconsistent

Pipeline generation depends on consistent outreach. Many companies struggle to maintain daily outbound activity when prospecting competes with other priorities. A dedicated appointment setter ensures calls, emails, and follow-ups happen every day so your sales pipeline stays predictable.

Hiring Local SDRs Is Too Expensive

In many markets, hiring an in-house appointment setter or SDR can cost $70K–$100K fully loaded. Outsourcing allows companies to access experienced outbound talent at a significantly lower cost while maintaining strong communication and performance standards.

You Need to Scale Pipeline Quickly

When launching a new product, entering a new market, or accelerating sales growth, pipeline needs to expand fast. Outsourced appointment setters allow you to add outbound capacity in weeks instead of months, helping your team generate more qualified meetings without lengthy hiring cycles.

SALARY BENCHMARKS

Appointment Setter Cost: U.S. vs Global Salary Comparison

See how much you can save by hiring remotely from cost-effective regions worldwide.

$4,600/month

Average US Salary

$1,200/month*

Average Philippine Salary

73%

Potential savings

$1,600/month*

Average LATAM Salary

65%

Potential savings

VS

Offshore Vs Local Appointment Setter Salaries

Local US Hire Philippines LATAM
Annual Base Salary $55,200 $14,400 $19,200
Payroll Taxes (7.65%-10%) $5,520 $0 $0
Benefits (20%-30%) $11,040 $0 $0
PTO (5%-10%) $2,760 $0 $0
Total Cost $71,760 $14,400 (excluding service fees) $19,200 (excluding service fees)
Savings - $57,360 $52,560

* Salaries shown are based on publicly available data (Indeed, Glassdoor, etc.), showing average rates by role and location. Offshore rates do not include outsourcing provider fees. Please schedule a consultation to receive detailed information tailored to your needs.

LOCATIONS

Where to Hire Appointment Setters Globally

Companies commonly hire appointment setters from:
MODEL COMPARISON

Hiring Appointment Setters: 1840 vs Freelancers vs Agencies

See how we compare to traditional staffing and freelance options.

Freelance Marketplaces

Traditional Staffing Agencies

Engagement Structure

Full-time, dedicated role

Hourly or project-based

Permanent hire or temp placement

Role Ownership

Client-managed, embedded in your team

Independent contractor

Client-managed after placement

Vetting & Screening

Multi-stage vetting + English validation

Self-reported profiles

Resume screening + interviews

Industry & CRM Alignment

Matched by role, industry, and tools

Varies by individual

General experience matching

Commitment & Stability

Long-term role continuity

Often juggling multiple clients

Depends on employee retention

Upfront Fees

None

None

15–30% placement fee typical

Replacement Support

No-cost replacement guarantee

You must rehire yourself

Often additional fees apply

Cost Efficiency

Up to 73% lower than U.S. hiring

Variable hourly rates

High salary + agency fees

Global Talent Access

Nearshore & offshore sourcing

Global, unstructured

Primarily local markets

Scalability

Build one role or entire team

Difficult to standardize

Slower hiring cycles

How It Works

Hire Appointment Setters in 3 Simple Steps

Define Your Appointment Setter Requirements

We begin with a focused discovery call to understand your ICP, outreach strategy, CRM stack, and performance expectations. This ensures we source appointment setters aligned to your industry, tools, and sales process.

Review Vetted Appointment Setter Candidates

Within days, you receive a curated shortlist of full-time, vetted appointment setters matched to your requirements. You interview the candidates and select the individual who best fits your team.

Hire and Onboard Your Appointment Setter

Once selected, we handle contracts, payroll, and compliance. Your appointment setter integrates into your workflow and begins booking qualified meetings, typically within one to two weeks.

A Zero-Risk Way to Hire Appointment Setters

No Upfront Fees

We source, vet, and present candidates before you pay.

Interview First

Meet and approve candidates before they join your team.

Free Replacements

If a hire doesn’t work out, we replace them at no cost.

Payroll & Compliance

We manage international payroll and employment compliance.

Top-rated by Clutch

We’re proud to be named by Clutch as a trusted leader in outsourcing.

Clutch Top BPO Award
Clutch Top Inbound Appointment Setting Company Award
Clutch Award for Top Call Centers

FAQs About Hiring Our Appointment Setters

TESTIMONIALS

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