Business Development Representative (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 R25,900 – R31,450 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
Position:Business Development Representative (BDR)
Working Schedule: 8am-4pm CST
Salary Range:$1400 - $1700/ USD Monthly (the final salary will be determined by the candidate's level of experience and at the discretion of the client)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Business Development Representative (BDR) to support a sales consulting company specializing in decorated apparel providers. In this role, you will spearhead outbound sales efforts (mainly via phone outreach), playing a pivotal role in scaling business operations and generating new opportunities. BDR will be scheduling calls for these print shop owners to see the coaching, academy and CRM solution.
If you have a strong sales background, are comfortable with high activity levels, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Execute outbound phone sales campaigns to drive customer acquisition.
* Build and manage lead lists.
* Conduct cold phone outreach ensuring high activity levels.
* Qualify leads and schedule appointments for the sales team.
* Manage inbound leads and schedule appointments.
* Target warm leads that are engaging with our content.
* Consistently schedule multiple appointments per week.
* Contribute to continuous improvement by refining outreach strategies and techniques.
Qualifications
* 3+ years of proven experience in BDR roles with a track record of meeting or exceeding KPIs.
* Exceptional communication skills with fluency in English and a neutral or US-acceptable accent.
* Highly driven and determined, with the ability to thrive in the BDR "grind."
* Familiarity with outbound sales tools like CRM’s - specifically High Level.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to work independently while effectively supporting two distinct business lines.
What We Offer
* Competitive pay.
* Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial leader.
* Full-time role (40 hours per week) with growth potential.
* Potential (down the road) to earn commissions if successful in the role.
* Training and support to ensure success in your role.
About the Company
A consulting company specializing in providing sales and growth solutions to decorated apparel providers, including comprehensive coursework to help them scale their operations.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to step into a role with significant impact, where your efforts will directly drive business growth. You’ll be joining a company that values initiative, determination, and results. If successful in the role you will have an opportunity to recruit, hire, onboard, train and manage a team of BDR’s that would work underneath you.
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 R25,900/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,400/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 →