Sales Support Team Member
Remote Recruitment
πΏπ¦ 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 β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Support Team Member to support a UK-based employer. This role is ideal for a South African professional with a strong background in sales support, looking to work with a UK-based employer. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of the client's sales team, providing support to ensure the team's success in lead engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide sales support to the sales team, including lead engagement and data entry
* Assist in the development of sales strategies and processes to improve team performance
* Collaborate with the sales team to identify and pursue new business opportunities
* Conduct research and analysis to provide insights and recommendations to the sales team
* Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients and partners
* Create and manage sales reports and dashboards to track team performance
* Identify and implement process improvements to increase team efficiency
* Provide administrative support to the sales team, including scheduling and travel arrangements
Qualifications and Experience
* 3 years' experience in sales support or a related field
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Confidence using tools such as CRM software and Microsoft Office
* Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
* High attention to detail and a proactive approach
* Previous experience working with UK clients or companies is advantageous
* Access to a reliable laptop, stable internet connection, and a quiet working environment
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment connects talented South African professionals with UK-based employers for fully remote roles. This is a fully remote position.
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 β 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 121 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs β