🇿🇦 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 R22,200 – R25,900 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

Role:Sales and Account ManagerLocation:South Africa (open to other regions) | Remote – Full-timeCompensation:Depending on experience

About the Role

We're looking for a high-performing Sales & Account Manager, a true "Right Hand", to own the full customer journey and keep our operational machine running without friction. You won't just manage accounts; you'll be the bridge between our clients and our procurement team, ensuring every project is delivered on time, every quote goes out within 24 hours, and no opportunity is left on the table. This is a high-impact, client-facing role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and builds long-term partnerships with intention.

What You'll Do
* Lead high-level meetings and calls with existing and new clients, you are the face of the brand for project updates and relationship management
* Receive, process, and submit 100% of quote requests within 24 hours, coordinating with the procurement team to ensure accurate pricing
* Manage and grow a portfolio of existing client accounts, proactively identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities (target: 2+ per month)
* Run a rigorous follow-up sequence for open quotes and inactive past clients to ensure no revenue is left on the table
* Act as the daily liaison between clients and the procurement/logistics team, ensuring seamless fulfillment of every commitment made
* Maintain a 90%+ client retention rate and actively drive referrals (target: 1 qualified referral per every 3 closed projects)
* Keep the CRM (Pipedrive) and Airtable updated in real time — every interaction, meeting note, and project stage logged accurately
* Prepare proposals, contracts, and renewal negotiations
* Report on pipeline health, retention metrics, and client feedback to leadership
What We're Looking For
* 2+ years of experience in sales, account management, or a client-facing commercial role
* Fluent, impeccable written and spoken English, Western business proficiency is non-negotiable
* Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and retention KPIs
* CRM mastery: hands-on experience with Pipedrive, HubSpot, or Salesforce
* Proficient with Airtable, Google Sheets, and project management tools
* Strong sales intuition, comfortable asking for referrals and recommending higher-value solutions that genuinely benefit the client
* Assertive and organized: able to push internal teams for answers and hold clients accountable to deadlines
* Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting across time zones
Nice to Have
* Experience working with international or US-based clients
* Background in procurement-heavy or logistics-adjacent industries

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 R22,200/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,200/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 →