🇿🇦 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 — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Telesales Agent

Job Overview

We are seeking a confident and target-driven Telesales Agent to join a dynamic UK-based business through Remote Recruitment. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, generating leads, and closing deals over the phone.

As a Telesales Agent, you will play a vital role in driving revenue growth by engaging prospective clients, understanding their needs, and presenting tailored solutions. You will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values performance, professionalism, and long-term career development. If you are persuasive, resilient, and passionate about sales, this is an excellent opportunity to represent reputable UK brands and grow your career internationally.

Responsibilities
* Conduct outbound sales calls to prospective clients using provided leads and databases
* Present products or services clearly and persuasively
* Identify customer needs and recommend suitable solutions
* Achieve and exceed individual sales targets and KPIs
* Handle objections professionally and confidently
* Maintain accurate records of calls and sales activities within CRM systems
* Follow up on leads and nurture potential clients
* Collaborate with the sales team and management to refine sales strategies
* Provide feedback on market trends and customer responses

Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum of 1–2 years’ telesales or outbound sales experience
* Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
* Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills
* Strong objection-handling abilities and resilience
* Comfortable working with CRM systems and sales tracking tools
* Self-motivated with strong time management skills
* Professional telephone manner
* Reliable laptop or desktop computer
* Stable, high-speed internet connection
* Quiet, distraction-free working environment

About Us

At Remote Recruitment, we specialise in helping skilled South African professionals connect with top UK businesses. Our streamlined hiring process ensures you work with organisations that value your talent and career growth. With a focus on long-term success, we provide ongoing support to make sure you thrive in your role.

Join a team that appreciates your expertise – Remote Recruitment, where your success is our mission.

Tips for South African Applicants

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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

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.

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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 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 →