Best Cold Calling Agencies
Agencies and outsourced teams that make B2B cold calls to qualify prospects and book meetings.
Belkins
B2B lead generation and appointment setting agency running omnichannel outbound across email, LinkedIn and phone since 2017.
Appointment setting · Cold email · LinkedIn outreach · Cold calling · Lead list building
CIENCE
Managed B2B lead generation with outsourced SDR teams, audience data and outbound campaigns, from $2,000 a month.
Outsourced SDRs · Appointment setting · Lead list building · Cold email · Cold calling
SalesHive
B2B sales agency whose US-based SDRs run cold calling and cold email on SalesHive's own AI platform, with no long-term contracts.
Outsourced SDRs · Cold calling · Cold email · Appointment setting
Martal Group
Canadian outsourced sales and lead generation agency whose SDRs run email, LinkedIn and calling for B2B tech companies.
Outsourced SDRs · Lead list building · Cold email · LinkedIn outreach · Cold calling · Appointment setting
Callbox
Long-running B2B lead generation and appointment setting company that books meetings with decision makers, with 20+ years of campaigns.
Appointment setting · Cold calling · Lead list building · Cold email
Operatix
Outsourced SDR agency specialised in B2B software vendors, with SDR teams in London and Dallas. Part of memoryBlue since 2023.
Outsourced SDRs · Appointment setting · Cold calling · Cold email
Cleverly
Done-for-you B2B lead generation across LinkedIn, cold email and cold calling, with LinkedIn plans starting in the hundreds a month.
LinkedIn outreach · Cold email · Cold calling
Abstrakt Marketing Group
St. Louis B2B lead generation company whose US-based SDRs set guaranteed appointments for service and trade businesses.
Appointment setting · Cold calling · Outsourced SDRs · Lead list building
SalesRoads
Sales outsourcing firm providing appointment setting and outsourced SDR teams, with retainer and pay-per-performance options.
Appointment setting · Outsourced SDRs · Cold calling · Cold email
Launch Leads
B2B appointment setting company booking qualified conversations with decision makers since 2009, with 152K+ appointments set.
Appointment setting · Cold calling · Lead list building
Pearl Lemon Leads
London lead generation agency booking qualified B2B sales calls through cold email, LinkedIn, telemarketing and appointment setting.
Lead list building · Cold email · LinkedIn outreach · Cold calling · Appointment setting · Outsourced SDRs
LeadBird
Done-for-you B2B lead generation across cold email, calls and LinkedIn, with pay-per-lead pricing and leads synced to your CRM.
Cold email · Lead list building · LinkedIn outreach · Cold calling
Sapper Consulting
Outbound firm whose Bionic SDR runs email, direct mail, calls and LinkedIn together, with guaranteed meetings. Part of the Abstrakt group.
Cold email · Cold calling · LinkedIn outreach · Appointment setting
Intelemark
Phoenix-based B2B appointment setting and telemarketing company that builds an inside sales team for hire, with non-commissioned callers.
Appointment setting · Cold calling · Outsourced SDRs
How to choose a cold calling agency
A cold calling agency provides trained callers who phone your prospects, get past gatekeepers, qualify interest and book meetings for your sales team. It is a good fit when your buyers answer the phone and your offer benefits from a real conversation.
What to compare
- Where the callers are based. Onshore callers usually cost more but can sound more familiar to your market. Nearshore and offshore teams cost less; judge them on call quality, not location alone.
- Experience in your market. Callers who understand your industry handle objections better. Ask for relevant results and to listen to sample calls.
- Data quality. Verified direct dials and mobile numbers produce far more conversations than switchboard numbers. Ask where the numbers come from.
- Scripts and training. Check how scripts are built with you and how callers are coached and quality checked.
- Reporting. Expect call recordings, dials, conversations and meetings, not just hours worked.
- Compliance. Calling rules differ by country. A good agency screens numbers against do-not-call registers where required and follows local rules.
Pricing
Cold calling agencies charge in three main ways: hourly or monthly fees for dedicated callers, a monthly retainer for a managed programme, or a fee per qualified appointment. Programmes with experienced onshore callers usually sit at the higher end. Ask what is included, such as data, dialing software and management.
Working alongside other channels
Calling works best combined with email and LinkedIn touches, so prospects recognise your name when the phone rings. If you want to run calling in-house, compare dialers for cold calling.
Frequently asked questions
What does a cold calling agency do?
It provides trained callers who phone your target prospects, qualify their interest and book meetings with your sales team, usually reporting on calls, conversations and appointments.
Is outsourced cold calling effective?
It can be, especially for offers that benefit from a conversation and buyers who answer the phone. Results depend heavily on data quality, caller experience and how well the script matches your market.
How much does a cold calling agency cost?
Pricing ranges from hourly or monthly fees for callers to per-appointment fees. Experienced onshore teams cost more than offshore teams, so compare call quality and results, not just price.
Is cold calling legal?
B2B cold calling is allowed in many countries, but rules vary. A reputable agency follows local laws, such as do-not-call registers, and should explain how it stays compliant.
Should callers be onshore or offshore?
Onshore callers often suit markets where accent and local knowledge matter, while offshore teams cost less. Listen to sample calls and judge on quality and results.
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