Sales Development Representative
Pavago
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Pavago explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. 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
Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Remote
Position Type:
Full-Time, Remote (40 Hours/Week)
Working Hours:
U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a motivated and results-driven
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
to generate qualified sales opportunities through outbound prospecting and appointment setting.
Our client is a U.S.-based engineering and tax consulting firm that helps commercial property owners, real estate investors, and rental property owners reduce federal tax liabilities through cost segregation studies.
This is
not a closing role
.
You’ll be responsible for initiating conversations, qualifying prospects, overcoming objections, gathering key information, and scheduling meetings for senior consultants. Success in this role comes from building trust quickly, maintaining high outbound activity, and consistently generating qualified appointments.
If you’re confident on the phone, resilient in the face of rejection, and motivated by performance, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Outbound Prospecting & Lead Generation
Conduct outbound calls to commercial property owners and real estate investors.
Introduce the company’s tax consulting services using a structured sales script.
Research prospects and personalize conversations where appropriate.
Generate interest and identify qualified opportunities.
Maintain consistent outbound activity to build a healthy sales pipeline.
Lead Qualification
Ask discovery questions to determine prospect fit.
Gather accurate qualification information.
Educate prospects on cost segregation studies at a high level.
Identify decision-makers and buying intent.
Ensure prospects meet qualification criteria before handoff.
Appointment Setting
Schedule qualified meetings for senior consultants.
Coordinate appointment times with prospects.
Confirm meeting details and follow up when necessary.
Ensure all required information is collected before handoff.
CRM & Sales Administration
Maintain accurate records in the CRM.
Log calls, notes, follow-ups, and appointment details.
Keep pipeline information organized and up to date.
Ensure data accuracy throughout the sales process.
Customer Experience
Represent the company professionally during every interaction.
Build rapport with business owners and investors.
Handle objections confidently and professionally.
Create a positive first impression that reflects the company’s reputation.
What Success Looks Like
Consistently books qualified appointments.
Maintains high outbound calling activity.
Successfully overcomes common objections.
Collects complete and accurate prospect information.
Delivers an outstanding first impression for every prospect.
Contributes directly to pipeline growth and revenue.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You’re confident speaking with business owners and executives.
You stay persistent without being pushy.
You remain positive after rejection.
You communicate professionally and naturally.
You follow proven sales processes while thinking on your feet.
You’re motivated by goals, commissions, and continuous improvement.
Required Experience & Skills
Experience
Previous experience in one or more of the following:
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
Business Development Representative (BDR)
Appointment Setter
Inside Sales
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
Strong objection-handling skills.
Experience speaking with business owners or decision-makers.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Highly coachable and able to follow structured sales scripts.
Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset.
Reliable internet connection and professional home office setup.
Nice to Have
Experience selling:
Professional services
Financial services
Tax services
Real estate services
B2B solutions
Experience working with U.S.-based clients.
Experience using CRM platforms such as:
HubSpot
Salesforce
Similar CRM systems
Tech Stack
CRM Platforms
HubSpot
Salesforce
Similar CRMs
Sales engagement and calling tools
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Make outbound calls to commercial property owners and investors.
Qualify prospects and gather key information.
Handle objections and educate prospects on company services.
Schedule appointments for senior consultants.
Update CRM records and pipeline activities.
Follow up with interested prospects.
Review daily activity and performance metrics.
In short:
You’ll generate qualified sales opportunities by engaging prospects, qualifying leads, overcoming objections, and scheduling appointments that help drive business growth.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
Qualified appointments booked.
Outbound calls completed.
Lead qualification accuracy.
Appointment conversion rate.
CRM data accuracy.
Prospect response and engagement rates.
Contribution to qualified sales pipeline.
Why This Role Stands Out
Direct impact on company revenue and growth.
Opportunity to work with an established U.S.-based consulting firm.
Performance-based bonus
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.
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About Pavago
Pavago is a company in the design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 238 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pavago jobs →