Remote SaaS BDR (Graduate) - Sales & Growth

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 8,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Comprehensive sales training

Clear career path into Account Mgmt

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a proactive Graduate Business Development Representative to join their expanding sales team. This fully remote role in South Africa focuses on lead generation for SaaS solutions, with training and ongoing coaching to develop essential sales skills.

You will identify opportunities, engage prospects, and schedule product demonstrations for the Account Executive team while hitting monthly and quarterly targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a confident, engaging demeanor.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and driven to achieve targets.
• Ability to conduct research and synthesize information effectively.
• Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales engagement tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through proactive outreach (cold calls, emails, social media).
• Engage with potential customers to understand their needs and pain points.
• Educate prospects on the value proposition of SaaS products.
• Schedule qualified meetings and product demonstrations for the Account Executive team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospect interactions in the CRM system.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly targets for qualified leads and meetings.
• Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams to refine lead generation strategies.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor offerings.
• Provide feedback to the product and marketing teams based on market interactions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a proactive Graduate Business Development Representative to join their expanding sales team. This fully remote role in South Africa focuses on lead generation for SaaS solutions, with training and ongoing coaching to develop essential sales skills.

You will identify opportunities, engage prospects, and schedule product demonstrations for the Account Executive team while hitting monthly and quarterly targets.