Account Executive
Remote Recruitment
🇿🇦 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
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Account Executive to support a UK-based employer in their sales team, specifically focusing on B2B SaaS and Data & Intelligence solutions. This role is ideal for a South African professional looking to leverage their sales expertise to drive business growth for the UK-based employer. As an Account Executive, you will play a critical role in identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.
Requirements
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to meet or exceed sales targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to drive revenue growth
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to expand client engagement
• Conduct needs assessments and present tailored solutions to clients
• Negotiate and close deals to achieve sales targets
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as marketing and product, to stay informed about new developments and offerings
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure high client satisfaction and retention
The ideal candidate will have:
• Relevant years' experience in sales, preferably in the B2B SaaS or Data & Intelligence industry
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence using tools such as CRM software and sales analytics platforms
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Previous experience working with UK clients or companies is advantageous
• Access to a reliable laptop, stable internet connection, and a quiet working environment
Benefits
Agreed talent salary
R28 000
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 — 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 121 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →