BDR
Somewhere
🇿🇦 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 R27,750 – R46,250 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
Business Development Representative (BDR)
Location:Remote (US & Canada time zones)Start Date:ASAP
Role Overview
We are hiring aBusiness Development Representative (BDR)focused exclusively onoutbound cold callingUS- and Canada-based lead lists. The primary goal of this role is tobook qualified demo callsdirectly on the calendar ofSteven Miller.
This is a high-urgency role for someone who is confident on the phone, comfortable with volume, and motivated by booking meetings.
Responsibilities
* Make high-volume outbound cold calls to US- and Canada-based prospects
Make high-volume outbound cold calls to US- and Canada-based prospects
* Follow provided call scripts while personalizing conversations when appropriate
Follow provided call scripts while personalizing conversations when appropriate
* Qualify prospects based on defined ICP criteria
Qualify prospects based on defined ICP criteria
* Book demo calls directly for Steven Miller
Book demo calls directly for Steven Miller
* Handle objections and guide prospects toward next steps
Handle objections and guide prospects toward next steps
* Log call outcomes and notes accurately using provided systems
Log call outcomes and notes accurately using provided systems
Tools & Enablement
All tools and resources are provided, including:
* Pre-built outbound call lists
Pre-built outbound call lists
* Auto-dialer
Auto-dialer
* Call scripts
Call scripts
* Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) details
Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) details
This role is execution-focused — no list building or tooling setup required.
Requirements
* Prior experience in a BDR, SDR, or cold-calling-heavy role
Prior experience in a BDR, SDR, or cold-calling-heavy role
* Strong phone presence and ability to engage decision-makers
Strong phone presence and ability to engage decision-makers
* Experience calling into US/Canada markets
Experience calling into US/Canada markets
* Background in finance, wealth management, or insurance is a plus
Background in finance, wealth management, or insurance is a plus
* Comfortable with high call volume and repetitive outreach
Comfortable with high call volume and repetitive outreach
* Ability to ramp quickly and follow structured processes
Ability to ramp quickly and follow structured processes
* Availability during US & Canada business hours
Availability during US & Canada business hours
* Reliable internet connection, headset, and quiet work environment
Reliable internet connection, headset, and quiet work environment
Success Metrics
* Daily outbound call volume
Daily outbound call volume
* Demo calls booked per week for Steven Miller
Demo calls booked per week for Steven Miller
* Call quality and adherence to scripts and ICP
Call quality and adherence to scripts and ICP
Hiring Timeline
This is anurgent hirewith a target start datebefore the end of January. Candidates who can move quickly through interviews are strongly preferred.
Tips for South African Applicants
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.
Salary in Context
At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
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.
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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →