Business Development Representative |
Somewhere
🇿🇦 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 R25,900 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-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
Position:Business Development Representative
About the Company
We are a premier, rapidly expanding multifamily property management and real estate investment firm. Currently commanding a portfolio of 668 asset units—with an additional 75 units launching this October—our company specializes in maximizing asset value for property owners while delivering exceptional tenant experiences. To support our next phase of profitable growth and aggressively diversify our client base, we are seeking a sophisticated, self-drivenBusiness Development Representative (BDR)to own our outbound acquisition pipeline.
Role Overview
This is not a traditional entry-level cold calling role. As our BDR, you will target high-value, sophisticated asset holders, including self-managed landlords, aging operators, and absentee owners holding portfolios of 10+ units. Your primary objective is to build trust with this demographic and open doors for three strategic revenue tiers:
* The Single:Securing high-yield third-party property management contracts.
* The Double/Triple:Initiating creative acquisitions or equity stakes via management agreements that include an option to buy.
* The Home Run:Unlocking ground-up development partnerships and joint ventures.
Critical Requirement:Because your target audience consists primarily of established, aging property owners in the US market, possessing a highly articulate, neutral accent is an absolute, non-negotiable requirement for this position to establish immediate credibility and rapport.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Playbook Execution:Arrive on day one ready to implement or co-author an aggressive sales playbook, including cold calling scripts, multi-channel cadences, and follow-up SOPs.
* Multi-Channel Outbound Sourcing:Execute a high-activity mix of direct cold calling, tailored email sequences, and coordinated physical mailer campaigns to reach ultra-niche property owners.
* Lead Qualification & Discovery:Conduct thorough discovery conversations with property owners to uncover pain points in their current self-management models, asset performance, or succession plans.
* Pipeline Management:Meticulously track prospects, follow-up timelines, and property data within our internal CRM to ensure no high-value lead falls through the cracks.
* Executive Handoff:Seamlessly transition warm, highly qualified property opportunities and discovery notes to our executive leadership team to close the deal.
Required Qualifications
* Experience:3–5 years of direct outbound BDR, inside sales, or cold calling experience—ideally targeting high-net-worth individuals, business owners, or real estate principals.
* Strategic Autonomy:A proven track record of taking total ownership of a sales pipeline. You must be able to point to outreach strategies, email cadences, or scripts you have built and successfully deployed in past roles.
* Resilience & Hustle:A thick-skinned, results-oriented sales professional who is highly motivated by a target-driven environment and an uncapped commission structure.
* Tech Literacy:High proficiency with modern CRM software, sales engagement platforms, and Google Workspace tools.
Why Join Us?
This role offers long-term financial stability with a stable USD-based salary protected against local currency fluctuations, paired with an aggressive commission structure that directly rewards your closed revenue. You will have the unique opportunity to build an outbound sales engine from the ground up within a highly respected, rapidly scaling US property ecosystem.
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
At R25,900/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,400/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
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 Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →