Sales Representative
Remote Recruitment
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from 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
Remote World is hiring aSales Representativeto join a growing UK-based business — fully remote, working South African hours aligned to the UK day.
You'll be the engine behind new business growth, reaching out to prospects, building relationships, and closing deals. This is a hands-on sales role for someone who enjoys conversations and hitting targets.
Key Responsibilities
* Prospect and qualify new leads through outbound calls and emails
* Manage and grow a pipeline of potential clients from first contact to close
* Present products or services clearly and handle objections with confidence
* Maintain accurate records in the CRM after every interaction
* Meet and exceed monthly sales targets set by the UK client team
What You'll Need
* At least 1 year of experience in a sales or business development role
* Strong verbal communication skills — comfortable on the phone and over email
* Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setup
* Reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
What's on Offer
* Salary: R16,000 per month
* Full-time, permanent remote position
* Working hours: 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST)
* Equipment provided
* 20 days paid annual leave
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you can sell and you're looking for a stable remote role with a reputable UK employer, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 34 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →