Glossary/Appointment Setting

    Appointment Setting

    The process of booking qualified sales meetings between prospects and account executives.

    Definition

    Appointment setting is a specialized sales function focused only on booking discovery calls with qualified buyers. The closer runs the actual sales cycle.

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    Month to month. Scoped on a 20 minute call.

    Why it matters

    Splitting the setter and closer roles lets each person specialize. Setters book more meetings per hour, closers spend more time in real deals, and pipeline becomes predictable.

    How it works

    • Setter calls, emails, and messages a target list
    • Qualifies against budget, authority, need, and timing
    • Books the prospect directly on the account executive calendar
    • Sends a confirmation email and a same day reminder
    • Hands off notes to the closer 15 minutes before the call

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