Business Development Representative

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and commission

Comprehensive training

Fully remote with flexible hours

Access to leading sales tools

Advancement into senior sales roles

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to join a fully remote sales team supporting operations in Welkom. You will identify and qualify new sales leads, set the stage for senior sales professionals, and drive initial engagement with prospective clients through email, calls, and social media.

This entrypoint role emphasizes learning, development, and targets within a remote-first environment that offers flexible hours, ongoing training, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a sales environment.
• Proficiency with modern sales tools and technologies, including CRM.
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a remote setting.
• Persistence, resilience and a positive attitude toward targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through extensive research and outreach.
• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via email, phone and social media.
• Schedule qualified meetings and product demonstrations for Senior Sales Executives.
• Educate potential clients on products and services, understanding their business needs.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and prospect information in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with marketing to align outbound efforts with campaign strategies.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Self-motivation

Fast learner

Persistence and resilience

Experience in sales or customer care

Proficiency with sales tools

Tools

CRM

Sales tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to join their dynamic, fully remote sales team, supporting operations in Welkom. This role is crucial for identifying and qualifying new sales leads, setting the stage for our senior sales professionals to close deals. You will be at the forefront of our customer acquisition efforts, engaging potential clients through various digital channels and providing them with an initial understanding of our value proposition. This position offers an excellent entry point into a growing sales career, with a strong emphasis on learning, development, and achieving targets within a flexible, remote-first environment, fostering professional autonomy and contributing to the economic vibrancy of the Free State.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through extensive research and outreach.
• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via email, phone, and social media.
• Schedule qualified meetings and product demonstrations for Senior Sales Executives.
• Educate potential clients on our products and services, understanding their business needs.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and prospect information in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with marketing to align outbound efforts with campaign strategies.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales or customer service role is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within a sales environment.
• Proficiency with modern sales tools and technologies, including CRM.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Persistence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards achieving goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work fully remotely with flexible hours.
• Access to leading sales tools and resources.
• Career path for advancement into senior sales roles.