61018600241 - Sales Development Rep (Outbound Business Development)
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ 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 R22,200 β R27,750 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
About Us
We are a fast-growing business development agency that helps marketing, branding, creative, digital, and advertising agencies generate qualified meetings with senior decision-makers.
Operating as a white-label extension of our clients' teams, we help agencies build pipeline and win new business by connecting them with senior marketers, brand leaders, and executives across the UK, North America, and APAC.
We're looking for an ambitious,entry-level Sales Development Representative (SDR)to join our team and help drive outbound prospecting efforts on behalf of our agency clients.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in sales, business development, or marketing.
This role is specifically designed for junior candidates.We are looking for someone withapproximately 6 to 12 months of Sales Development Representative (SDR), lead generation, appointment setting, or similar outbound sales experience.Candidates with significantly more than one year of direct SDR experience areoverqualified for this positionand will not be considered.
As an SDR, you'll be responsible for researching prospects, building target lists, and executing personalized outreach campaigns through email and LinkedIn. Your goal is to generate qualified meetings for our clients by engaging senior marketing and brand professionals.
This is not primarily a cold-calling role, although there may be opportunities to make calls in the future. Success in this position comes from thoughtful prospecting, strong written communication, and consistent outreach execution.
Responsibilities
Prospect Research & List Building
* Research target companies and decision-makers.
* Identify senior marketing, branding, and business leaders.
* Build and maintain prospect lists using LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other tools.
* Ensure CRM and prospecting data remains accurate and up to date.
Outbound Prospecting
* Execute personalized outreach campaigns via email and LinkedIn.
* Send connection requests, follow-ups, and nurture sequences.
* Customize messaging based on target industries and client offerings.
* Manage outreach across multiple client accounts simultaneously.
Appointment Setting
* Engage prospects and qualify interest.
* Coordinate meetings between prospects and clients.
* Ensure appointments meet qualification criteria.
* Maintain a steady pipeline of qualified opportunities and booked meetings.
Campaign Management
* Track outreach performance and response rates.
* Monitor campaign activity and optimize where needed.
* Collaborate with internal team members to improve messaging and targeting.
* Provide feedback on market trends and prospect responses.
Qualifications
Required
* Excellent written English communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
* Highly organized and process-driven.
* Strong research and internet navigation skills.
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
* Approximately 6β12 months of SDR, lead generation, appointment setting, or similar outbound sales experience.
Preferred
* Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
* Experience using CRM systems.
* Experience with email outreach or appointment setting.
* Understanding of digital marketing, branding, or agency services.
Ideal Candidate
* Ambitious and coachable.
* Interested in building a career in sales or business development.
* Comfortable communicating with senior executives.
* Naturally curious and enjoys research.
* Consistent, disciplined, and goal-oriented.
* Thrives in a performance-driven environment.
Tools You'll Use
* LinkedIn Sales Navigator
* Email outreach platforms
* CRM systems
* Prospecting and research tools
* AI tools to improve productivity and outreach effectiveness
Markets You'll Support
You'll prospect on behalf of agency clients targeting decision-makers across:
* United Kingdom
* North America
* Singapore
Target Personas
* Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs)
* Marketing Directors
* Brand Directors
* Heads of Marketing
* Founders and Agency Leaders
* Senior Brand Professionals
Performance Incentives
* Additional commission based on qualified appointments booked.
* Earn an additional$500β$1,000 USD per monthon top of your base salary.
* Compensation is designed to reward consistency, activity, and appointment-setting performance.
What Success Looks Like
* Consistently executing outbound outreach campaigns.
* Maintaining high-quality prospect data.
* Generating qualified meetings for clients.
* Achieving appointment-setting targets.
* Contributing to client growth and business development success.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales, prospecting, and business development while working with agencies serving clients across multiple international markets.
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 R22,200/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,200/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β 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 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β