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Inbound Sales (4)

Somewhere

Fully Remote
📍 Johannesburg
🇿🇦 SA Friendly: 1.0/1.0

🇿🇦 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.

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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 600 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →