🇿🇦 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 R31,450 – R40,700 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. 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

Business Development Representative – International Moving Sales (German & English)

Location:Remote (South Africa)Working Hours:Central European Time (CET)Employment Type:Full-Time | RemoteSalary:USD $1,700 – $2,200 per month + Commission & Performance Incentives

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and results-orientedBusiness Development Representative (BDR)to join our international sales team. This fully remote role is based in South Africa and requires working hours aligned with the Central European Time (CET) zone.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing warm inbound leads, consulting with prospective customers, and closing sales for international relocation services. Additionally, the role includes proactive outreach to corporate prospects in Germany through cold calling to generate qualified meetings for the onsite sales team.

This position is ideal for a sales professional who thrives in a consultative environment, is highly organized, and enjoys building lasting client relationships while consistently achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities
* Manage and convert warm inbound leads into successful sales opportunities.
* Consult with residential and commercial clients to understand their international relocation requirements.
* Present customized moving and relocation solutions tailored to each client's needs.
* Prepare accurate quotations, negotiate pricing, and successfully close sales.
* Maintain detailed and up-to-date customer information within the CRM system.
* Conduct timely follow-ups throughout the sales cycle to maximize conversion rates.
* Collaborate closely with operations and customer service teams to ensure a seamless customer experience from sale to move completion.
* Proactively cold call corporate prospects in Germany to introduce the company's relocation services.
* Qualify corporate opportunities and schedule virtual or onsite meetings for onsite sales representatives.
* Consistently meet or exceed individual sales and appointment-setting targets.

Qualifications & Requirements
* Minimum of1year of proven B2B and/or B2C sales experience
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
* Experience using CRM platforms to manage pipelines and customer interactions.
* Ability to work full-time duringCentral European Time (CET)business hours.
* Fluency in both German and English (spoken and written) is required.

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

At R31,450/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,700/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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 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 →