Business Development Representative
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
Role:Business Development Representative
Priority Location:Latin America (LATAM) / South America(or as preferred by client)
Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
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. Built on a foundation of high energy, continuous development, and accountability, they empower team members to thrive in an autonomous, high-impact remote work environment. Joining their team means becoming part of a relationship-first culture that values hustle, offers clear pathways for career advancement, and helps healthcare organizations solve vital staffing challenges.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a driven, proactive Remote Business Development Representative to serve as the engine behind their sales pipeline. In this role, you will be responsible for initiating high-volume outbound outreach to key decision-makers across US hospitals, health systems, and healthcare facilities. You will play a crucial part in uncovering client needs, qualifying prospects, and scheduling qualified discovery meetings for the sales leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to build a long-term remote sales career within a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Execute high-volume outbound prospecting campaigns (50–60+ daily dials, emails, and multi-channel touchpoints) to engage decision-makers across targeted US healthcare facilities.
Execute high-volume outbound prospecting campaigns (50–60+ daily dials, emails, and multi-channel touchpoints) to engage decision-makers across targeted US healthcare facilities.
* Qualify prospective clients, uncover workforce staffing challenges, and effectively communicate the value of specialized healthcare staffing solutions.
Qualify prospective clients, uncover workforce staffing challenges, and effectively communicate the value of specialized healthcare staffing solutions.
* Book 8+ high-quality discovery meetings per month for Business Development Consultants and Directors, ensuring seamless handoffs to drive closed business.
Book 8+ high-quality discovery meetings per month for Business Development Consultants and Directors, ensuring seamless handoffs to drive closed business.
* Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene by logging daily touchpoints, updating lead statuses, and ensuring clear visibility into pipeline metrics.
Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene by logging daily touchpoints, updating lead statuses, and ensuring clear visibility into pipeline metrics.
* Collaborate closely with sales leadership to align on targeting strategies, ideal client profiles, and pitch messaging.
Collaborate closely with sales leadership to align on targeting strategies, ideal client profiles, and pitch messaging.
* Actively engage in performance coaching, feedback sessions, and skill-building opportunities to optimize conversion rates and accelerate career growth.
Actively engage in performance coaching, feedback sessions, and skill-building opportunities to optimize conversion rates and accelerate career growth.
Qualifications
Required:
* High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
* Proven resilience, confidence, and comfort conducting high-volume cold calling and outbound sales outreach.
Proven resilience, confidence, and comfort conducting high-volume cold calling and outbound sales outreach.
* Fluent English verbal and written communication skills with a polished, professional presence.
Fluent English verbal and written communication skills with a polished, professional presence.
* Strong self-motivation, goal orientation, and a high degree of coachability in a fast-paced environment.
Strong self-motivation, goal orientation, and a high degree of coachability in a fast-paced environment.
* Comfort utilizing modern CRM platforms, managing activity metrics, and maintaining data accuracy independently.
Comfort utilizing modern CRM platforms, managing activity metrics, and maintaining data accuracy independently.
* Full alignment with US working hours as a remote independent contractor.
Full alignment with US working hours as a remote independent contractor.
Preferred:
* 1+ years of experience in outbound B2B sales, appointment setting, call center operations, or customer acquisition.
1+ years of experience in outbound B2B sales, appointment setting, call center operations, or customer acquisition.
* Exposure to the US healthcare market or medical staffing industry dynamics.
Exposure to the US healthcare market or medical staffing industry dynamics.
* Experience working remotely within global startups or performance-focused sales environments.
Experience working remotely within global startups or performance-focused sales environme
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
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