🇿🇦 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 department, where you will play a crucial role in driving business growth. This opportunity is ideal for a South African professional with a strong background in sales, looking to leverage their skills and experience to make a meaningful impact. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies that meet the employer's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and work closely with Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to identify new business opportunities

• Follow up on leads and convert them into sales

• Close deals and meet or exceed sales targets

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activity

• Collaborate with the sales team to share best practices and improve sales performance

• Analyse sales data and provide insights to inform future sales strategies

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research and networking

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant years' experience in sales

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• Confidence using tools such as CRM software

• 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

Salary per month

R28000

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 121 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →