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 R27,750 – R46,250 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

Job Title:Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Location:RemoteWorking Hours:Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm PST

Compensation:Approximately $1,500–$2,500/month depending on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Development Representative to drive our outbound sales initiatives. This position focuses on prospecting, lead qualification, and scheduling meetings for our closing team. While you won't manage the full sales cycle, you will play a key role in initiating prospect contact and generating qualified pipeline opportunities.

Responsibilities
* Conduct outbound prospecting across multiple channels
* Engage with prospects professionally and confidently
* Qualify leads and book meetings for the closing team
* Follow up consistently with prospects
* Use CRM and outbound tools daily to manage pipeline and activity
* Maintain accurate records and notes in HubSpot and other systems
* Adapt to multiple outbound workflows and software tools
* Communicate clearly with internal team members and provide regular updates
Requirements
* Fluent English with strong verbal and written communication
* Confident, articulate, and professional phone presence
* Self-starter with strong initiative and accountability
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision
* Adaptable and comfortable learning multiple systems quickly
* Prior experience using a CRM, preferably HubSpot
* Experience in outbound sales or SDR roles preferred
* Strong work ethic and willingness to be coached
* Experience in B2B outbound sales
* Experience in Appointment Setting
Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with HubSpot
* Background in high-volume outreach
What Success Looks Like
* Quickly learns the company, tools, and sales process
* Begins dialing and prospecting by week 3
* Consistently books qualified meetings
* Communicates progress clearly and proactively
* Demonstrates reliability, coachability, and strong performance

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 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →