Research & Cold Calling VA

About the Role

We are seeking a Research & Cold Calling VA to support a commercial real estate broker in identifying and engaging churches, ministries, schools, and other organizations that may be interested in acquiring a property in Bethesda, Maryland. This role focuses on research, lead qualification, outbound calling, and appointment setting.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify qualified churches, ministries, schools, and related organizations.
• Find key decision-makers and gather accurate contact information.
• Conduct outbound cold calls using approved scripts.
• Qualify prospects and secure permission for property information to be shared.
• Schedule qualified appointments and broker follow-up calls.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities in Google Sheets.
• Track leads, follow-ups, and next steps.
• Provide regular updates on research findings and outreach progress.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cold calling, appointment setting, or lead generation.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to identify decision-makers and qualify leads.
• Strong research, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Experience using Google Sheets, Google Workspace, and VoIP calling platforms.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Commercial real estate experience is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to identify decision-makers and qualify leads.
• Strong research, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Experience using Google Sheets, Google Workspace, and VoIP calling platforms.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Commercial real estate experience is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

• Confident making high-volume outbound calls.
• Professional and persuasive communicator.
• Strong objection-handling skills.
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Should have a stable work history and no short tenures in previous roles.

Schedule

• 20 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST (flexibility available based on business needs)

Pay Rate:

• $3.5 - $6.25 per hour.

Application Process

The recruitment process includes:

• Basic Skills Assessment
• Application Requirements Review
• Initial Interview
• Job-Specific Assessment
• Final Interview

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.