Sales Development Representative (SDR)
Toplent
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Toplent explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. This role is suited for junior-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
About the job
Toplenthelp companies scale faster by connecting them with exceptional remote professionals from SEA, LATAM, and South Africa. We are currently collaborating with a client that is looking for a motivated and dynamic Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join their team on a remote full-time basis.
Responsibilities:
* 🔍 Conduct research to identify potential customers and target accounts
* 📞 Generate new leads through cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach
* ✅ Qualify leads to determine their interest and fit for our products and services
* 📅 Schedule appointments for our sales executives with potential customers
* 🤝 Follow up with leads and prospects to nurture relationships and move them through the sales funnel
* 💡 Collaborate with the sales team to develop and refine lead generation strategies
* 🗂️ Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our CRM system
Required Skills:
* 💬 Excellent written and spoken English
* 💪 Strong sales and negotiation skills
* 👩💻 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* 🛠️ Proficient in using CRM software and other sales tools
* ⏱️ Strong time management and organizational skills
* 📞 Comfortable making cold calls and sending emails to potential customers
* 📊 Familiarity with sales metrics and KPIs
Benefits:
* 🌍 Remote Role (Work from anywhere)
* 💵 Competitive Salary in USD
* 🚀 Growth Opportunities
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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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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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About Toplent
Toplent is a company in the Finance industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 3 open positions on Hirezar. View all Toplent jobs →