Business Development Specialist (Remote)
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ 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 R27,750 β R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Business Development Representative
Full-Time | Remote (Latin America Preferred)
About the Company
We are a fast-growing, modern temporary housing company focused on helping families secure comfortable, short-term housing during times of disruption. Whether due to home damage, relocation, or unforeseen circumstances, we simplify what can often be a stressful process by combining technology, urgency, and a high-touch, service-driven approach.
Our team operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on impact, growth, and delivering meaningful solutions to those who need it most.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and relationship-oriented Business Development Representative to support our continued growth.
This role sits at the intersection of housing operations, landlord partnerships, and business development. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing housing options, building relationships with landlords and property managers, negotiating lease terms, and ensuring families have access to suitable temporary housing solutions.
While business development and sales experience are valuable, the highest priority is experience working within housing, real estate, relocation, property management, or temporary accommodation environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Source and identify temporary housing options that meet client requirements
Source and identify temporary housing options that meet client requirements
* Conduct housing searches across multiple platforms, networks, referrals, and direct outreach channels
Conduct housing searches across multiple platforms, networks, referrals, and direct outreach channels
* Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, property owners, property managers, and housing providers
Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, property owners, property managers, and housing providers
* Negotiate rental rates, lease terms, and housing agreements
Negotiate rental rates, lease terms, and housing agreements
* Evaluate housing options based on suitability, location, pricing, availability, and client needs
Evaluate housing options based on suitability, location, pricing, availability, and client needs
* Proactively contact landlords and housing partners via phone, email, text, and other communication channels
Proactively contact landlords and housing partners via phone, email, text, and other communication channels
* Convert outreach efforts into active housing partnerships and inventory opportunities
Convert outreach efforts into active housing partnerships and inventory opportunities
* Gather and verify critical housing details including availability, pricing, policies, and lease requirements
Gather and verify critical housing details including availability, pricing, policies, and lease requirements
* Maintain accurate records and activity tracking within CRM systems
Maintain accurate records and activity tracking within CRM systems
* Follow up consistently with partners and stakeholders to secure housing solutions quickly
Follow up consistently with partners and stakeholders to secure housing solutions quickly
* Take ownership of housing sourcing targets and partnership development goals
Take ownership of housing sourcing targets and partnership development goals
Required Experience
* Experience in housing, relocation services, property management, temporary accommodation, real estate, leasing, or a related field
Experience in housing, relocation services, property management, temporary accommodation, real estate, leasing, or a related field
* Demonstrated experience conducting housing searches and securing accommodation solutions
Demonstrated experience conducting housing searches and securing accommodation solutions
* Experience negotiating with landlords, property owners, or housing providers
Experience negotiating with landlords, property owners, or housing providers
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Comfortable managing multiple housing requests and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable managing multiple housing requests and priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
* Self-motivated, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
Self-motivated, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
Preferred Experience
* Business development, account management, partnerships, or sales experience
Business development, account management, partnerships, or sales experience
* Experience with high-volume outreach and prospecting
Experience with high-volume outreach and prospecting
* Background working with temporary housing providers or relocation companies
Background working with temporary housing providers or relocation companies
* Experience using CRM systems and maintaining detailed records
Experience using CRM systems and maintaining
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 R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β 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 β