🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from 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

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Development Representative to support a UK-based employer in their sales team, providing a South African professional with the opportunity to utilise their skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a results-driven individual who is looking to make a significant impact on the business by generating new leads and booking meetings. The successful candidate will be working closely with the hiring manager to achieve sales targets and expand the company's customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Make outbound phone calls to potential clients using automated dialling systems

• Leave voicemails and follow up on leads to generate interest in the company's products or services

• Use a provided script to guide conversations and ensure a consistent sales approach

• Book meetings with key decision-makers at potential client companies

• Utilise automated systems to track and manage leads, including recording call outcomes and updating the sales database

• Meet or exceed monthly sales targets, including the number of calls made and meetings booked

• Collaborate with the hiring manager to refine the sales strategy and improve results

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant years' experience in sales or a related field

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• Confidence using tools such as automated dialling systems and CRM software

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• High attention to detail and a proactive approach

• Previous experience working with UK clients or companies is advantageous

• Access to a reliable laptop, stable internet connection, and a quiet working environment

Benefits

Salary R28 000

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

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.

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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 Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 121 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →