Sales Agent (Part-time)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote part time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for junior-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
Remote Part-Time Sales Agent
Role Details & Schedule
* Position Type:Part-Time Remote Contract (Independent Contractor)
Position Type:Part-Time Remote Contract (Independent Contractor)
* Weekly Hours:32.5 hours per week
Weekly Hours:32.5 hours per week
* Shift Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Shift Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM PST (Pacific Standard Time)
* Location:100% Remote
Location:100% Remote
About the Role
We are seeking driven, persuasivePart-Time Remote Sales Agentsto join a fast-paced automotive warranty sales team. In this role, you will handle warm transferred leads and sell extended vehicle protection plans to car owners across the US.
We operate on a collaborative sales model:Lead Openersgenerate and qualify initial prospect interest, then transfer live leads directly to you—theSales Agent—to present options, handle objections, and close the deal.
Key Responsibilities
* Close Sales:Receive warm live transfers from lead-gen team members and execute high-converting pitches (targeting an 80% one-call close rate).
Close Sales:Receive warm live transfers from lead-gen team members and execute high-converting pitches (targeting an 80% one-call close rate).
* Consultative Selling:Educate vehicle owners on extended auto coverage options, walk them through plan benefits, and resolve hesitations confidently.
Consultative Selling:Educate vehicle owners on extended auto coverage options, walk them through plan benefits, and resolve hesitations confidently.
* System Navigation:Efficiently toggle between dual CRM systems, internal messaging tools (Slack), and phone platforms during active calls.
System Navigation:Efficiently toggle between dual CRM systems, internal messaging tools (Slack), and phone platforms during active calls.
* Pipeline & Compliance:Accurately record customer info, process initial plan down payments, and adhere to compliance standards.
Pipeline & Compliance:Accurately record customer info, process initial plan down payments, and adhere to compliance standards.
* Quick Onboarding:Complete an intensive 3-to-4-day training program covering call scripts, objection handling, and platform management.
Quick Onboarding:Complete an intensive 3-to-4-day training program covering call scripts, objection handling, and platform management.
Requirements & Qualifications
* Sales Experience:Proven track record in phone sales, call center environments, inside sales, or high-volume one-call close roles.
Sales Experience:Proven track record in phone sales, call center environments, inside sales, or high-volume one-call close roles.
* Exceptional Communication:Fluent, clear verbal and written English to connect easily with American customers over the phone.
Exceptional Communication:Fluent, clear verbal and written English to connect easily with American customers over the phone.
* Tech Savvy:Comfortable running dual CRMs and chat apps concurrently without losing momentum on sales calls.
Tech Savvy:Comfortable running dual CRMs and chat apps concurrently without losing momentum on sales calls.
* Self-Motivated:Strong work ethic and discipline to maintain high activity levels in a remote environment.
Self-Motivated:Strong work ethic and discipline to maintain high activity levels in a remote environment.
* Home Office Setup:A quiet, distraction-free workspace.High-speed, stable internet connection.Noise-canceling USB headset.
Home Office Setup:
* A quiet, distraction-free workspace.
A quiet, distraction-free workspace.
* High-speed, stable internet connection.
High-speed, stable internet connection.
* Noise-canceling USB headset.
Noise-canceling USB headset.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Resilient Closer:Thrives under fast-paced pitch conditions and stays focused when navigating customer objections.
Resilient Closer:Thrives under fast-paced pitch conditions and stays focused when navigating customer objections.
* Rapid Learner:Able to memorize structured scripts, pricing terms, and platform workflows within a short training window.
Rapid Learner:Able to memorize structured scripts, pricing terms, and platform workflows within a short training window.
* Goal-Oriented:Highly driven by performance and closing targets.
Goal-Oriented:Highly driven by performance and closing targets.
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 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →