Sales Development Representative (SDR) | Outbound Prospecting
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
Outbound Sales | Cold Calling | Lead Qualification | CRM | U.S. Business Hours (CST)
Position Type:
Full-Time, Remote
Location:
Remote (Open to LATAM & Global Candidates)
Working Hours:
U.S. Business Hours (CST)
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
to generate qualified sales opportunities through high-volume outbound prospecting and lead qualification.
This is a fast-paced, phone-first sales role where you’ll engage prospects through calls, email, and text messaging, identify qualified opportunities, and help build a healthy sales pipeline. Success in this role comes from persistence, strong communication skills, and the ability to consistently achieve outreach goals.
If you’re coachable, goal-driven, and looking to build a successful career in sales, this is an excellent opportunity to grow.
What You’ll Own
Outbound Prospecting
Conduct high-volume outbound outreach via phone, email, and text messaging.
Identify and engage prospective candidates and leads across assigned campaigns.
Build rapport quickly and maintain professional conversations.
Follow structured outreach cadences and prospecting workflows.
Consistently achieve daily outreach activity goals.
Lead Qualification
Qualify prospects based on predefined campaign criteria.
Conduct discovery conversations to assess fit and interest.
Gather relevant information and determine next steps.
Advance qualified prospects through the sales pipeline.
Deliver a professional and positive prospect experience.
Inbound Lead Follow-Up
Respond promptly to inbound leads generated through job postings and marketing efforts.
Conduct qualification conversations and identify next steps.
Maintain ongoing communication until a clear outcome is reached.
Ensure timely and consistent follow-up.
CRM & Pipeline Management
Maintain accurate records of prospect interactions.
Log calls, emails, texts, and follow-up activities in the CRM.
Keep pipeline stages updated and organized.
Support reporting through accurate activity tracking.
Maintain clean and reliable CRM data.
Team Collaboration
Coordinate qualified lead handoffs to recruiting teams or sales leadership.
Share prospect insights and relevant information with internal stakeholders.
Participate in coaching sessions, training, and team meetings.
Collaborate with leadership to improve outreach performance.
Performance & Target Achievement
Meet daily and weekly outbound activity targets.
Achieve lead qualification and conversion goals.
Follow established sales processes and messaging.
Continuously improve outreach techniques and communication skills.
Maintain consistent performance in a metrics-driven environment.
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
Experience & Skills
Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
Confident, persuasive, and professional communication style.
Comfortable making high-volume outbound calls.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple conversations and follow-ups simultaneously.
Comfortable following structured sales processes and scripts.
Reliable internet connection and professional remote workspace.
Availability during U.S. Central Standard Time business hours.
Nice-to-Have
Previous experience as:
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
Business Development Representative (BDR)
Outbound Sales Representative
Cold Caller
Recruiter
Lead Generation Specialist
Experience using CRM or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Experience supporting U.S.-based clients or companies.
Experience in commission-based or performance-driven sales environments.
Familiarity with pipeline management and sales metrics.
Proven success meeting outreach and conversion targets.
Tools & Technologies
Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Drive)
Slack
CRM / Lead Management Software
Phone & Dialer Systems
Email Outreach Platforms
What Makes You a Strong Fit
High-energy and enthusiastic communicator.
Comfortable initiating conversations with new people.
Resilient and confident when handling rejection.
Goal-oriented and motivated by performance.
Organized with strong follow-up discipline.
Coachable and eager to learn.
Accountable with a strong work ethic.
Positive, collaborative team player.
Thrives in fast-paced, metrics-driven environments.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Review assigned leads and daily outreach goals.
Make outbound calls to prospective candidates and leads.
Send follow-up emails and text messages.
Conduct qualification conversations.
Update CRM records and activity logs.
Follow structured outreach cadences.
Coordinate qualified lead handoffs.
Track progress toward daily and weekly KPIs.
Participate in coaching sessions and team meetings.
In short:
You generate qualified opportunities through consistent outreach, effective communication, and disciplined follow-up.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
Daily outbound ca
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 →