Account Executive –
Somewhere
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote contract position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in 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
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Role:Account Executive
Priority Location:Latin America (LATAM) / South Africa (or as preferred by client)
Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Salary Range:The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)
Type of contract:Independent Contractor
Type of job:Remote
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing, dynamic force in the healthcare staffing sector dedicated to bridging critical gaps in medical provider coverage across the United States. Driven by innovation, excellence, and a collaborative spirit, they empower talent to thrive in an autonomous, high-impact remote work environment. Joining their team means becoming part of a forward-thinking culture that values performance, flexibility, and meaningful contributions to healthcare workforce solutions.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a high-performing Remote Account Executive to drive revenue growth by expanding their footprint within the US healthcare market. In this position, you will be responsible for prospecting, securing, and nurturing high-value partnerships with hospitals and medical systems for locum tenens coverage. You will play a pivotal role in accelerating new business acquisition and delivering tailored workforce solutions to senior healthcare executives. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your sales expertise to build a lucrative book of business with full operational flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Spearhead end-to-end outbound prospecting using phone, email, social media, and virtual meetings to secure new business accounts with US hospital systems and outpatient facilities.
* Cultivate and expand strategic relationships with C-suite and senior healthcare decision-makers (CMOs, CEOs, CFOs, and Department Directors) to position our client's specialized staffing solutions.
* Manage and develop a robust sales pipeline, accurately forecasting revenue and consistently exceeding monthly gross profit targets.
* Guide internal cross-functional teams—including recruitment, marketing, and finance—to ensure seamless execution from job order creation to provider placement.
* Negotiate contract terms, pricing structures, and service agreements in alignment with established company profitability guidelines.
* Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene, tracking all prospective interactions, client data, and opportunity stages to optimize pipeline efficiency.
Qualifications
Required:
* Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent practical experience.
* Minimum 5+ years of successful business development or account executive experience within the staffing industry.
* Proven track record of cold prospecting, revenue generation, and new logo acquisition in B2B environments.
* Deep knowledge of full lifecycle sales processes, from initial outreach through pitch and negotiation to closing.
* Exceptional phone, written, and verbal English communication skills with strong executive presence.
* Ability to work independently as a remote contractor in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Preferred:
* Prior experience in healthcare staffing, specifically locum tenens or specialized medical staffing.
* Familiarity with US healthcare system structures and executive procurement behavior.
* Experience utilizing modern CRM platforms and sales automation software.
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.
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About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →