Cold call script for recruitment consultants
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You have a few seconds to earn a minute. Keep the call about one open role or one hiring problem.
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Four parts
- Name and agency, said slowly.
- A true reason, such as an open role you saw advertised.
- One question about the role.
- A small next step, such as a short call or an email with two profiles.
Example
"Hi Sam, it's Alex at Acme Recruitment. I saw you are hiring a sales manager in Leeds. Is that still open? I'd like to send you two profiles. Would an email be useful?"
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If you get the gatekeeper
Ask who owns hiring for the team. See the gatekeeper script.
Rules
- Mention a real role. Do not guess.
- Send profiles only with candidate permission.
- Keep to the rules on calling businesses where you work.
See the general cold call script and opening lines.
Next step: review your calls with the free SDR call scorecard.
Questions
How should a recruiter open a cold call?
Say your name and agency, name a real open role, and ask one question about it.
Should a recruiter leave a voicemail?
Yes, if it is short and names the role. Follow with an email.
How many calls should a recruiter make?
Set it from your own meeting rate. The dials per day calculator shows how.
Related guides
SDR cold call script
Opener, reason, question, three objection replies and a voicemail.
SDR cold call opening lines
Five openers for five situations, each ending on a question.
SDR gatekeeper script
Five replies for the five questions you will hear at the front desk.
Put this into practice
The Cadence Builder has call openers, voicemail rules and email templates across four cadences. £12.99, one payment, plus VAT for UK and EU buyers.
Treat benchmarks as starting points. Tune them to your market, deal size and sales cycle. Every figure shows its source and year.