Sales Outreach Associate, Hybrid, Part-time
Sales Outreach Associate, Hybrid, Part-time (Spring - Summer 2026 with potential to extend)
Pay: $20–25 per hour + performance bonuses per qualified lead
Location
Remote-friendly (Chicago preferred)
Calls must be made during school hours (9am–3pm local time)
Qualifications
Strong verbal communication skills (clear, confident on the phone)
Comfortable making high volumes of outbound calls
Comfortable visiting schools door to door in-person
Highly persistent — not discouraged by rejection or gatekeepers
Detail-oriented and accurate when capturing information
Reliable and consistent — able to complete assigned call targets
Comfortable using Google Sheets / CRM to log data
Ability to follow scripts while adapting naturally in conversation
Available at least 10–20 hours/week during weekdays
Why join Overture?
At Overture Games, we’re on a mission to help kids become creators and prepare them for our fast changing world through social, game-based, in-person experiences.
We partner with schools and organizations across Chicago and Boston to run out of school time programs in music, game design, movie making and AI literacy. Our founders met at Northwestern University, and we’ve grown quickly by combining creative learning with technology.
As we scale, sales is the #1 driver of our growth. This role directly fuels new school partnerships and expansion — every call you make helps unlock new opportunities for Overture.
Benefits
Flexible Hours: 10–20 hours/week during school hours
Performance Upside: Earn bonuses based on leads generated
Clear Output Role: Know exactly what success looks like (leads/hour)
Startup Experience: Work directly with founders on growth
Impact: Directly contribute to expanding Overture into new schools
Responsibilities
1) High-Volume Outbound Calling
Call through assigned school lead lists (dozens to hundreds of calls)
Speak with front desk staff, secretaries, and school personnel
Navigate gatekeepers to reach the right contact
2) Identify Decision Makers
Determine the correct person in charge (principal, enrichment coordinator, PTA, etc.)
Ask clear, direct questions to uncover decision-making structure
3) Capture Accurate Contact Information
Collect name, email, phone number of decision-makers
Log secretary/front desk names for future follow-ups
Ensure all data is complete and accurate
4) Maintain Organized Tracking
Record all call outcomes in Google Sheets / CRM
Keep notes clean, structured, and usable for follow-up
Flag warm or promising leads
5) Hit Weekly Output Targets
Consistently meet call and lead generation goals
Maintain strong pace and efficiency (leads/hour)
What We’re Looking For
📞 Comfortable on the phone — clear, confident communicator
🔁 Persistent — you push through rejection and keep going
🧠 Detail-oriented — small mistakes = lost leads
✅ Reliable — you hit your numbers consistently
⚡ Fast executor — you move quickly without overthinking
🚀 Results-driven — you care about output, not just effort
Extra Credit
Experience in door to door sales, cold calling, or customer service
Experience working with schools or education environments
Experience in lead generation or outbound outreach
Familiarity with CRM tools or structured tracking systems
High energy and competitive mindset (enjoy hitting targets)