Remote Sales Development Representative

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 18,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an energetic Remote Sales Development Representative (SDR) to drive new business opportunities from anywhere in South Africa.

As the first point of contact, you will generate qualified leads, schedule discovery calls, and collaborate with Account Executives to move deals forward in a fully remote setup. The role requires 1–2 years in sales or customer-facing work and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in sales, business development or customer-facing role.
• Remote work experience is preferred and essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication with professional phone presence.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales tools.
• Ability to research target company needs and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business leads through outbound prospecting by email, phone and social media.
• Articulate value proposition to spark interest and schedule next steps.
• Qualify inbound/outbound leads for ICP and readiness.
• Schedule discovery calls and product demos for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate activity records in the CRM and support messaging with marketing.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

CRM experience

Sales communication

Remote work

Lead qualification

Discovery calls

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Sales engagement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an energetic and motivated Remote Sales Development Representative (SDR) to drive new business opportunities from anywhere in South Africa . As an SDR, you will be the first point of contact for potential customers, generating qualified leads and setting the stage for our account executives. This role is crucial for pipeline growth and requires a proactive, communicative individual who excels in a virtual environment. You will leverage various tools and strategies to connect with prospects, understand their needs, and schedule discovery calls, working in a fully remote setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business leads through extensive outbound prospecting via email, phone, and social media.
• Effectively articulate our client's value proposition to potential customers, piquing their interest in our solutions.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads to ensure they meet the ideal customer profile and sales-readiness.
• Schedule discovery calls and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all prospecting activities and lead interactions within the CRM.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to refine lead generation strategies and messaging.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a sales, business development, or customer-facing role, preferably in a remote setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a confident and professional phone presence.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to manage time effectively in a remote work environment.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales engagement tools.
• Ability to research and understand target company needs and challenges.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree in business or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the sales team.
• Access to cutting-edge sales technology and training.