Business Development Executive

Talent Shore Ltd.; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Shore Ltd. is seeking a remote Business Development Executive to generate leads and book qualified sales meetings for the Director.

You will research potential clients, craft tailored outreach via email and LinkedIn, follow up by phone, and use scheduling tools to populate the Director's calendar.

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach, lead generation or appointment setting.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Highly organised with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Research potential clients who would benefit from our services.
• Send tailored outreach emails and messages to prospects.
• Follow up via phone to warm leads.
• Book qualified meetings into the Director's calendar.
• Maintain detailed records in the CRM.
• Collaborate with the Director and marketing team to refine target profiles.
• Aim to meet weekly and monthly outreach and meeting targets.

Skills

Lead generation

Outbound outreach

CRM software

English communication

Time management

Tools

LinkedIn

Email tools

Calendly

CRM systems

Job description

Remote, South Africa | Posted on 10/09/2025

Job Title: Business Development Executive - Remote

Location: Remote (UK hours)

Job Type: Full-time, Remote

About Us:

We're a fast-growing marketing company that helps businesses generate leads, grow their brand, and drive results through innovative campaigns. As we scale, we're looking for a confident and proactive Business Development Executive to support our Director by generating interest and booking high-quality sales meetings.

Role Overview:

This is a remote outreach and lead generation role focused on contacting potential clients via email, LinkedIn, and phone. Your goal is simple: book qualified meetings into the Director's diary with businesses that would benefit from our marketing services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential clients who would benefit from our marketing solutions
• Send high-quality, tailored outreach emails and messages to prospects
• Follow up via phone calls to warm leads and interested contacts
• Book qualified meetings into the Director's calendar using scheduling tools
• Keep detailed records of outreach activity and performance using CRM systems
• Take initiative to test new outreach angles and improve messaging
• Work closely with the Director and marketing team to align on ideal client profiles and value propositions
• Hit weekly and monthly outreach and meeting booking targets

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent written and spoken English - confident, professional, and persuasive
• Clear and friendly phone manner - able to hold natural and engaging conversations
• Self-motivated and proactive - takes ownership and finds solutions
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strong time management and consistency - able to work independently and hit targets
• Familiarity with email tools, CRMs, LinkedIn, and calendars (Calendly, etc.)
• Previous experience in outreach, lead generation, or appointment setting is a bonus

Why Join Us?

• Work remotely with flexibility around your day
• Be part of a growing, supportive team with real impact on business growth
• Training, support, and clear direction from the Director
• Regular incentives and growth opportunities as the company expands