Business Development Representative

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health and dental coverage

Paid training and development

Career advancement

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is hiring a Business Development Representative to drive lead generation in a hybrid work setup. You will engage potential clients through calls, emails, and social channels, qualify opportunities, and set up initial meetings for Account Executives.

The role offers training, development, and a pathway to advance within the sales team, with a supportive environment that blends remote flexibility with in-person collaboration.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail for managing leads and schedules.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and goal-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales engagement tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to potential customers via phone, email, and social channels to generate interest.
• Identify needs and qualify leads to build a high-quality pipeline.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demos for Account Executives.
• Keep CRM records accurate and up-to-date for all interactions.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine lead generation strategies.
• Stay informed on industry trends to better engage prospects.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Resilience

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tools

CRM software

Sales engagement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and proactive Business Development Representative to join their team based in Benoni. This hybrid role is focused on identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, laying the groundwork for the sales team's success. You will be responsible for engaging potential clients through various communication channels, understanding their needs, and setting up initial meetings. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to kick-start a career in sales or to further develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment that blends remote flexibility with essential in-person collaboration. Your efforts will directly impact pipeline generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted outreach to potential customers via phone, email, and social media to generate interest.
• Identify prospect needs and qualify leads based on established criteria to ensure high-quality pipeline development.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospect interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to refine lead generation strategies.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscape to better engage prospects.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail for managing leads and schedules.
• Self-motivated and resilient, with a positive attitude towards achieving goals.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales engagement tools is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a hybrid setting.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a sales-focused organization.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sales department.
• A collaborative hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance.