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Outbound Sales Specialist | Acquisition Specialist | Dayshift | Hybrid

zigzag · Remote (US) · Remote

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About zigzag

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About the role

As an Outbound Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for engaging prospective sellers from strategic lead lists provided by the Head of Sales, converting them into active marketplace partners. This role operates within a structured outbound sales model with clear activity and conversion expectations.

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  • About the role
  • As an Outbound Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for engaging prospective sellers from strategic lead lists provided by the Head of Sales, converting them into active marketplace partners
  • This is a high-activity, performance-driven role suited to individuals who are disciplined, resilient, and motivated by achieving clear sales outcomes
  • Assess seller suitability across category, range and operational readiness
  • Progress qualified sellers through to sign-up
  • Manage follow-ups and objection handling to drive conversion
More about this role

About the role

As an Outbound Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for engaging prospective sellers from strategic lead lists provided by the Head of Sales, converting them into active marketplace partners.

This is a high-activity, performance-driven role suited to individuals who are disciplined, resilient, and motivated by achieving clear sales outcomes.

Execute structured outbound outreach via phone, email and LinkedIn

Engage with prospective sellers from pre-qualified lead list

Clearly articulate the marketplace value proposition

Assess seller suitability across category, range and operational readiness

Progress qualified sellers through to sign-up

Manage follow-ups and objection handling to drive conversion

Maintain accurate CRM records across all outreach and opportunities

Progress leads through defined pipeline stages with strong discipline

Ensure consistent follow-through across all active opportunities

Work closely with the Team Lead to improve outreach effectiveness

Provide feedback on lead quality, seller objections and messaging

This role operates within a structured outbound sales model with clear activity and conversion expectations.

~1,000 outbound...

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