Sales Development Representative
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 R14,800 – R18,500 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-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
Sales Development Representative (SDR): South Africa
Remote | Full:Time | 8 AM: 5 PM EST$1,000 P/M Base + Commission | Uncapped Earnings
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a global recruitment powerhouse, connecting elite talent from South Africa, Latin America, and the Philippines with high:growth businesses in the US and EU. With 50%+ YOY growth, 200+ professionals, and demand accelerating, we’re scaling our sales organisation to dominate the US market.
We’re looking for driven, ambitious Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) who love building relationships, prospecting smart, and turning interest into qualified opportunities. If you thrive on outbound hustle, consultative conversations, and want a career path into full-cycle sales, this is your chance to level up.
What You’ll Do
* Prospect & research:Use LinkedIn, HubSpot, email platforms, and other tools to identify and engage potential clients.
* Cold outreach & campaigns:Execute targeted outbound campaigns across email, Text, and other channels with personalised, creative messaging.
* Tailor outreach across industries:Understand different sectors’ hiring needs and position Somewhere’s recruitment solutions as the answer.
* Stay ahead of trends:Track industry shifts, hiring patterns, and market news to keep outreach sharp and relevant.
* Engage with value:Build credibility through meaningful conversations, insightful follow:ups, and recruitment:focused problem:solving.
* Manage pipeline:Keep every lead tracked, qualified, and followed up in HubSpot (or similar CRMs like Salesforce / Recruit CRM).
* Own your numbers:Report on outreach KPIs, pipeline growth, and conversion metrics to consistently hit targets.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience:1–3 years in sales development, lead generation, or client engagement. Recruitment/talent sourcing exposure is a plus.
* Tech-savvy prospectors:Skilled with platforms like Zoom Info or Lusha, email marketing tools, and CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, Recruit CRM).
* Strong communicators:Confident, clear, and persuasive in both written and spoken English.
* Driven & goal-oriented:Self-starters who don’t need hand-holding to hit targets.
* Resilient multitaskers:Able to juggle multiple campaigns, leads, and follow-ups without missing a beat.
Why Join Somewhere?
* Competitive OTE earnings:$1,000/month base + Unlimited commission.
* Career path:Grow into a full-cycle Account Executive role with top-tier training.
* Remote-first flexibility:Work from anywhere in South Africa.
* Cutting-edge tech: From AI-driven training bots to advanced prospecting and communication tools, you’ll have access to the best technology to make your outreach smarter, faster, and more effective.
* High-growth culture:Join a team where speed, ambition, and results drive everything.
* Professional development:Ongoing training and mentorship to sharpen your skills.
Who Should NOT Apply?
This role isn’t for you if you:
* Struggle in fast:paced environments.
* Avoid cold outreach and prospecting.
* Need constant instructions instead of taking initiative.
* Struggle with fast-paced, target-driven environments.
Ready to Prove You’re the Best?
If you’re a closer who knows how to sell and understands recruitment, apply now. Show us why you’re the right fit for Somewhere.
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 R14,800/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($800/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 →