Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote contract position at Huzzle explicitly welcomes applicants based in 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

AboutHuzzle

AtHuzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, SaaS companies, and high-growth tech platforms across industries such as AI, Cloud Computing, FinTech, MarTech, and Enterprise Technology. Unlike a traditional outsourcing agency, we place you directly with a client where you’re hired in-house as a valued member of their team.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) with a strong background in selling AI, SaaS, or cloud solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and engaging prospective clients, generating qualified sales opportunities, and supporting the growth of a high-performing technology sales pipeline.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in outbound sales, understands consultative selling, and is excited about the future of AI-driven business solutions.

Key Responsibilities
* Prospect and identify potential B2B clients through outbound calls, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and networking.
* Generate qualified meetings and sales opportunities for Account Executives and senior sales leaders.
* Educate prospects on AI, cloud, and automation solutions while understanding their business challenges.
* Conduct discovery conversations to identify client needs, pain points, and buying intent.
* Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline activity tracking.
* Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to improve outreach strategies and conversion rates.
* Consistently meet or exceed monthly KPIs for outbound activity, meetings booked, and pipeline generation.
* Stay informed on AI industry trends, cloud technologies, and competitor offerings.

Requirements
* 2+ years of experience in a Sales Development Representative, Business Development, or outbound B2B sales role.
* Proven experience selling AI solutions, cloud services, SaaS platforms, or enterprise technology products.
* Strong understanding of consultative sales and lead qualification methodologies.
* Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Apollo, or similar tools.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
* Comfortable working with outbound cold calling and high-volume prospecting.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple prospects and follow-ups.
* Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
* Experience selling into US, UK, or international markets is highly preferred.

Benefits

💰 Competitive salary (depending on experience)

🌎 Fully remote role with flexible work environment

🚀 Work with innovative AI and cloud technology companies

📈 Clear career progression into Account Executive or Sales Leadership roles

🎯 Performance-driven incentives and commission opportunities

🧠 Exposure to cutting-edge AI automation and enterprise software solutions

🤝 Collaborative and fast-paced international team environment

🏆 Long-term growth opportunities with stable, high-growth tech companies

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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 Huzzle

Huzzle is a company in the manager industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 11 open positions on Hirezar. View all Huzzle jobs →

Sales Development Representative - AI Solutions