Business Development Representative

Growth Troops; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup in AI and Emerging Technologies is looking for a Business Development Representative. This remote position involves proactive outreach, lead qualification, and collaboration with sales and marketing teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has demonstrable sales experience. Join us to help shape AI-driven innovation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of outbound sales or BDR experience in a B2B environment.
• Strong prospecting skills and a consistent track record of hitting KPIs.
• Experience using modern sales tools.

Responsibilities

• Proactively reach out to target accounts using email, phone, and social channels.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads, booking discovery calls with decision-makers.
• Refine outreach strategies alongside sales and marketing teams.

Skills

Prospecting

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Consultative Approach

Tools

Gong

Apollo

ChatGPT

Job description

Business Development Representative – AI & Emerging Tech

Location: Remote (U.S. Time Zones)

Type: Full-Time

Overview

Join a fast-moving startup shaping the future of AI and emerging technologies. As a Business Development Representative, you’ll be responsible for outbound prospecting and pipeline creation—connecting with forward-thinking businesses and helping bring transformational solutions to market.

This role is perfect for someone who combines hustle with strategic thinking, and who’s ready to be a key player in an early-stage growth team.

Your Responsibilities

• Proactively reach out to target accounts using email, phone, and social channels
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads, booking discovery calls with decision-makers
• Use AI-powered sales tools to craft personalized, high-impact messaging
• Work alongside sales and marketing to refine outreach strategies and target profiles
  
  

You’ll Thrive If You Have

• 1–3 years of outbound sales or BDR experience in a B2B environment
• Strong prospecting skills and a consistent track record of hitting KPIs
• Experience using modern sales tools (Gong, Apollo, ChatGPT, etc.)
• Clear, persuasive communication and a consultative approach
• U.S. time zone availability for team collaboration and outreach
  
  

Ready to help shape the next wave of AI-driven innovation? Let’s talk.