🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R27,750 ZAR. 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

Job Title: Account Executive

Location:Remote – South Africa or Latin AmericaWorking Hours:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern TimeSalary:$1300 USD/month (based on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Account Executive to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales activity, managing client relationships, and supporting business development efforts within the US market.

Key Responsibilities
* Conduct outbound cold calls and prospecting to generate new business opportunities
* Manage and update the CRM (HubSpot) to ensure accurate tracking of leads, pipelines, and activities
* Build and maintain strong relationships with prospects and clients
* Meet and exceed individual sales targets and KPIs
* Handle administrative tasks related to the sales cycle with a high level of accuracy and organization
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience
Requirements
* Proven experience in sales, with a strong focus on cold calling and outbound prospecting
* Proficient in HubSpot CRM
* Excellent English communication skills – both written and verbal
* Neutral accent with clear and professional spoken English
* Strong administrative and organizational capabilities
* Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment
* Reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup
Nice to Have
* Prior experience working with or selling into the US market

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

At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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 608 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →