Sales Development Representative
Remote Recruitment
๐ฟ๐ฆ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa โ whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Sales Development Representative
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and results-drivenSales Development Representativeto join a growing international organisation operating in theonline education and software development sectors. This role focuses on generating new business opportunities by connecting with potential students and businesses globally.
Working with a dynamic startup environment, you will play a key role in driving revenue by identifying prospects, building relationships, and converting leads into clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys outreach, relationship building, and working with innovative digital services.
Responsibilities
* Generate new business opportunities for bothonline education servicesandsoftware development solutions.
* ConductB2C outreachto prospective students interested in academic tutoring services.
* ConductB2B outreachto businesses interested in web development, app development, or AI integration services.
* Use platforms such asLinkedIn Sales Navigator and Upworkto identify and engage potential leads.
* Perform outreach throughLinkedIn messaging, email campaigns, and other prospecting tools.
* Qualify leads and schedule meetings with interested prospects.
* Maintain accurate records of leads, outreach activity, and conversions within the companyโs CRM system.
* Collaborate with leadership to refine outreach strategies and improve sales processes.
* Continuously research new markets, industries, and potential customer segments.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum3 years of experience in sales, lead generation, or business development.
* Experience withLinkedIn Sales Navigator, Upwork bidding, or similar prospecting tools.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Experience sellingdigital services, education products, or technology solutionsis advantageous.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage outreach targets.
* Comfortable working with CRM systems and sales tracking tools.
* Self-motivated with strong organisational and time-management skills.
* Access to areliable laptop and stable high-speed internet connection.
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
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards โ 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 Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 66 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs โ