Inbound Sales (4)
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 R18,500 – R18,500 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
We're Hiring: Inbound sales
Location:
Remote – Open to candidates in South Africa only
Schedule:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM EST Monday-Friday during training. (Your schedule post-training will vary weekly and you’ll be required to work some weekends)
Compensation:
$1,000 USD/month. (With performance incentives + on-target earnings you can reach up to $1,600 USD/month)
Type:
Independent Contractor
Job Summary:
The Inbound sales agent is responsible for converting inbound customer inquiries into confirmed rentals while delivering a friendly, professional, and seamless customer experience. This role is the first step and one of the most important drivers of our growth. It is designed for someone who thrives in customer-facing conversations, enjoys consultative sales, and can balance rapport-building with hitting clear performance targets. Success in this role comes from consistency, attention to detail, and a motivated, team-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales and Conversion
● Handle inbound inquiries (phone, email, chat) and convert them into booked rentals.
● Proactively follow up with missed calls, abandoned bookings, and open leads.
● Present our value proposition clearly and confidently to potential customers.
Customer Experience
● Guide customers through the full move-in process, from inquiry to confirmed rental.
● Explain pricing, promotions, deposits, policies accurately and transparently.
● Demonstrate detailed knowledge of each facility’s layout, access process, and key policies.
● Support existing customers with billing, account, or service related issues
Systems and Tools
● Log all customer interactions, inquiries, and outcomes in the CRM and company systems.
● Stay current on facility layouts, site-level changes, SOPs, and promotions.
● Collaborate with the sales team to refine scripts, tools, and best practices.
● Consistently deliver excellent customer service while maintaining a strong sales focus
Qualifications:
● 2+ years of experience in sales, appointment setting, or a similar phone-based role
● Proven ability to convert inbound leads into sales using consultative techniques
● Clear and confident english communication skills, both verbal and written
● Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple inquiries at once
● Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
● Comfortable using CRMs, cloud-based tools, and call-logging systems.
Preferred Experience:
● Background in self-storage, property rental, hospitality, or related industries.
● Experience with remote sales or customer service teams.
● Familiarity with following SOP-driven processes and working in a structured environment.
● Demonstrated success in upselling, handling objections, and exceeding sales targets
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 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.
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 600 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →