🇿🇦 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 R333,000 – R555,000 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 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

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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

At R333,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($18,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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 Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →