Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,000 – R30,000 ZAR. 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 Representative – Packaging Industry

Overview

Key Responsibilities
* Prospect and generate new leads through cold calling and field outreach
* Conduct on-site client visits across Johannesburg
* Identify customer needs and pain points
* Collect product specs/samples for quoting
* Prepare and negotiate quotes
* Close deals and onboard new customers
* Maintain and nurture client relationships (light touch after closing)
* Collaborate with internal admin team for order processing

Compensation Structure
* Base salary: ±R18K–R30K (depending on experience)
* Commission: TBD
* Large upfront commission per new client (e.g., % of first order)
* Ongoing commission (±0.5%–1.5%) on all future invoices from that client
* Potential todouble or triple monthly earningsthrough performance
* Travel/car allowance provided

Ideal Candidate
* Proven sales experience (B2B preferred)
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Self-driven and independent (no micromanagement required)
* High energy, positive attitude, and professional presence
* Comfortable with cold calling and in-person sales
* Organized and honest with strong personal accountability
* Ability to think strategically and solve customer problems
* Industry experience or existing network is a strong advantage

What Success Looks Like
* Consistently closing new clients
* Building a strong pipeline of repeat customers
* Generating significant recurring revenue
* Earning well above base salary through commission

Key Traits
* Self-reliance (“run your own business within the business”)
* Strong discipline and accountability
* Positive energy and team contribution
* Hunger to earn and grow

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 R18,000/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($18,000/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 1632 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →

Sales Rep (Packaging Company)