Sales Development Representative / Partner Engagement Assistant
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote contract position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R27,750 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 Development Representative / Partner Engagement Assistant
Priority Location:Latin America, South Africa, or EST-aligned regions
Working Hours:Eastern Time Business Hours (EST)
Type of contract:Independent Contractor
Type of job:RemoteSalary:$1,000 – $1,500 USD base/per month (+ commissions)
The final offer is at the client’s discretion and will depend on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.
About the Company
Our client is a premier B2B channel growth and revenue operations firm that specializes in building "revenue orchestration engines" for technology vendors. Operating through two distinct brands—one front-facing for strategic go-to-market execution and another white-label back-office solution—they act as the "architects" and "general contractors" for scaling channel sales. They bridge the gap between enterprise distributors and specialized resellers, helping international and domestic tech companies build high-impact partner ecosystems.
About the Role
TheSDR / Partner Engagement Assistantis a critical hire intended to support the rapid growth of the company’s client portfolio. As the Founder and Principal focus on high-level distribution deals, this role will own the "downstream" engagement, specifically targeting specialized Managed Service Providers (MSPs). You will act as a pivotal extension of the leadership team, qualifying leads and setting appointments that directly impact seven-figure revenue streams for global tech clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Outbound Engagement:Execute outreach campaigns targeting specialized MSPs and B2B prospects across multiple client accounts.
* Social Selling:Manage LinkedIn engagement, including commenting, messaging, and building relationships through social platforms.
* Lead Qualification:Parse through inbound responses and qualify leads based on client-specific frameworks to ensure only high-potential opportunities reach the leadership calendar.
* Appointment Setting:Coordinate and schedule 30-minute discovery meetings, managing calendars across different time zones.
* Campaign Management:Navigate tools likeCleverlyandTaplioto monitor multiple simultaneous campaigns (e.g., Automy, Telecom Data).
* Reporting & Tracking:Maintain precise CRM hygiene inHubSpotto track attribution and lead sources for client reporting.
* White-Label Representation:Seamlessly switch between brand identities, acting as a professional representative for different client entities.
Qualifications & Skills
Hard Skills:
* SDR/Appointment Setting:Proven track record in outbound lead generation.
* LinkedIn Expertise:Deep familiarity with social selling techniques and LinkedIn outreach tools.
* Tech Stack Proficiency:Experience withHubSpot,Cleverly,Taplio, or similar CRM and automation platforms.
* English Proficiency:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (British or American English).
Soft Skills:
* Autonomous Self-Starter:Ability to operate with minimal "hand-holding" in a fast-paced environment.
* Reading Between the Lines:High "aptitude and altitude"—the ability to qualify prospects by understanding their specific business needs.
* Context Switching:Organized enough to manage 3–5 different client campaigns simultaneously without losing track of details.
* Growth Mindset:Proactive about learning the nuances of "Channel Sales" and "Revenue Orchestration."
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 R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →