The success of a telemarketing campaign is dependent on many factors. The selling script, the time of the day when calls are generated, the personality of the TSRs, and the list of potential prospects can all influence the outcome of a campaign. Make sure you give your campaign enough of a chance to succeed: if the results are not what you expect in the first week or so, make some changes instead of canceling the whole campaign.

While you should develop your calling script and strategies in conjunction with the provider, you should definitely make sure that the exact methodology is spelled out in detail.

Make sure specifics you require such as time of day, number of tries before leaving a message, how to follow up, and any other requirements are very clear - you may want to include them in your contract.

Training the TSRs is another important step - it is recommended that your sales management runs or at least participates in the training at their call center. Take the most important lessons from your own internal sales training and present them to the TSRs who will be working on your account: the more ammunition you give them, the better they will do selling your products or services. Listening in on the first few days of calls can let you quickly address any omissions or problems.

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