Sales Development Representative
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R31,450 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
Sales Development Representative (SDR) / Appointment Setter
About the Company
The Role
Key Responsibilities
Outbound Calling (Primary Focus)
* Make high-volume outbound calls daily usingtargeted prospect lists
* Contact law firms and small business owners
* Speak directly with decision-makers such as founders, partners, and managing attorneys
* Deliver a clear and concise value proposition
* Handle basic objections and secure meetings
Meeting Generation
* Book qualified introductory meetings for the sales team
* Ensure meetings are scheduled with the appropriate decision-makers
* Maintain an organized pipeline of booked meetings
Follow-Up
* Conduct structured follow-up with interested prospects
* Maintain consistent outreach cadence
* Track activity and meeting outcomes
Team Communication
* Communicate actively with the team via Slack
* Participate in regular check-ins
* Collaborate on messaging and outreach improvements
Expected Activity
* Make80–120 outbound calls per day
* Work consistently from targeted prospect lists
* Book5–10 qualified meetings per week
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Has experience as anSDR, appointment setter, or outbound cold caller
* Is comfortable makinghigh volumes of outbound calls
* Speaks excellent English with aneutral or North American-friendly accent
* Communicates confidently with business owners and professionals
* Is resilient and comfortable handling rejection
* Is motivated byperformance-based compensation
Bonus Experience
* Selling SEO or digital marketing services
* Selling agency services
* Selling into law firms or professional services
What Success Looks Like
* Maintain consistent daily outbound call activity
* Book meetings every week
* Generate opportunities that convert into1–2 new clients per month
Compensation
Growth Opportunity
* Advance into aSenior SDR role
* Specialize in specific industry verticals
* Help build and mentor a growing outbound team
Application Requirement
* How many outbound calls per day were you making in your previous role?
* What was your average number of meetings booked per week?
* What type of prospects were you calling? (Industry + decision maker)
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 R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/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 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →