Outbound Sales Executive
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. 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
Role:Outside Sales Representative (Digital Marketing)Location:RemoteWorking Hours:Flexible (aligned with client outreach hours)Salary:$1,500 USD per month + commissionType of Contract:Independent ContractorType of Job:Remote, Full-time
About the Company
Our client is a growing digital marketing services provider focused on helping small to mid-sized businesses increase their online presence, generate leads, and scale their revenue through targeted marketing strategies. The team operates remotely and values proactive sales professionals who can independently generate and close new business opportunities.
About the Role
The Outside Sales Representative will be responsible for generating new business through proactive outbound outreach. This role requires a confident salesperson who is comfortable with cold calling, prospecting, and presenting digital marketing solutions to business owners and decision-makers. The ideal candidate is self-driven, results-oriented, and experienced in selling marketing or agency services.
Key Responsibilities
Outbound Sales & Prospecting
* Cold call and prospect small to mid-sized businesses to generate new opportunities
Cold call and prospect small to mid-sized businesses to generate new opportunities
* Identify decision-makers and introduce digital marketing solutions
Identify decision-makers and introduce digital marketing solutions
* Book qualified appointments for strategy or discovery calls
Book qualified appointments for strategy or discovery calls
Sales & Client Acquisition
* Present digital marketing services and solutions to prospective clients
Present digital marketing services and solutions to prospective clients
* Handle objections and guide prospects through the sales process
Handle objections and guide prospects through the sales process
* Close new business and consistently meet monthly revenue targets
Close new business and consistently meet monthly revenue targets
Pipeline & Follow-Up Management
* Maintain an organized pipeline of prospects and opportunities
Maintain an organized pipeline of prospects and opportunities
* Conduct consistent follow-ups with potential clients
Conduct consistent follow-ups with potential clients
* Track outreach, deals, and progress within CRM systems
Track outreach, deals, and progress within CRM systems
Qualifications
* Proven experience in outbound sales and cold calling
Proven experience in outbound sales and cold calling
* Experience selling digital marketing services or agency solutions
Experience selling digital marketing services or agency solutions
* Strong objection-handling and negotiation skills
Strong objection-handling and negotiation skills
* Comfortable using CRM systems and tracking sales activities
Comfortable using CRM systems and tracking sales activities
* Self-motivated with a strong performance-driven mindset
Self-motivated with a strong performance-driven mindset
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 618 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →