🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Business Development Representative (Offshore - South Africa)

We are expanding our high-volume sales organization in the3PL (Third-Party Logistics)space and looking for two motivated, persistent, and articulate individuals based inSouth Africato join our remote team.

In this role, you will be the engine of our sales funnel. You aren't closing the deals yet—you’re the one finding them. You will work closely with Patrick, who will provide direct training to get you up to speed on the logistics industry and our specific sales process.

The Role: Sales & Business Development

Your primary focus is the "grunt work" that leads to big wins: cold calling, qualifying leads, and setting appointments for our senior closers. While this starts as a qualifying role, there is a clear path toward becoming a full-cycle closer as you master the industry.

What we sell:
* UPS Reselling (Primary Focus):We offer competitive rates by reselling UPS services.
* Freight Shipping Services:Managing anything that moves on a pallet.

Key Responsibilities
* High-Volume Outbound:Dialing through provided lead lists to reach Shipping Managers, Directors of Ops, and VPs of Ops.
* Lead Qualification:Asking the "make or break" questions. (e.g., If they ship with UPS, we move on; if they ship with FedEx, we dive in).
* Strategic Targeting:Identifyingwholesalersand companies with large, pallet-sized orders rather than small D2C brands.
* Appointment Setting:Handing off qualified opportunities to the closing team.
* Gatekeeper Navigation:Starting at the "task-taker" level to gather intel and working your way up to key decision-makers.

Who You Are
* Excellent "Bedside Manner":You are professional, likable, and persuasive over the phone. You know how to build quick rapport without being "salesy."
* Resilient:You handle "no" with grace and keep dialing.
* Detail-Oriented:You can identify the difference between a low-value D2C lead and a high-value wholesale lead.
* Available ASAP:We are looking to move fast and get you into training immediately.

Requirements
* Location:Remote (Must be based in South Africa).
* Equipment:Reliable high-speed internet and a quiet home office environment.
* Language:Native-level English fluency.
* Experience:Previous cold-calling or lead-generation experience is a major plus, but a "hunger to learn" is most important.

What’s In It For You?
* Direct Mentorship:One-on-one training to learn the 3PL industry.
* Competitive Compensation:Base pay pluscommission/bonuses for high performers.
* Growth Path:Proven performers will be fast-tracked toward "Closer" roles.
* Global Team:Work for a major US-based sales organization from the comfort of your home.

Tips for South African Applicants

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Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 593 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →