Business Development Representative

Kinesis Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Business Development Representative, where your communication skills and proactive approach will shine. In this role, you will engage with potential clients, screen leads, and set up valuable appointments for the Sales team. This position offers a competitive salary with commission opportunities, as well as a clear career path for growth. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and personal development, and make a significant impact in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Commission and bonus incentives

Clear career path with growth prospects

Teamwork and continuous learning environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sales or customer engagement.
• Ability to qualify leads effectively through communication.

Responsibilities

• Screen and qualify inbound and outbound leads for the Sales team.
• Secure qualified meetings and maintain detailed lead records.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Lead Generation

CRM Proficiency

Multilingual (English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Sotho)

Tools

CRM System

Job description

Are you an excellent communicator with a talent for engaging potential clients? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and identifying promising leads? If so, we are looking for a results-driven Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our client's team! This role focuses on screening leads and setting up meetings for the Sales team.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Lead Screening & Qualification

• Contact inbound and outbound leads to assess interest and suitability.
• Ask key questions to determine if leads fit the client profile.
• Accurately log lead information in the CRM system.

Appointment Setting & Follow-Ups

• Secure qualified meetings for the Sales team.
• Follow up with warm leads and nurture relationships over time.
• Ensure a smooth handover of leads to the appropriate sales representative.

CRM & Lead Tracking

• Maintain detailed records of lead interactions.
• Provide feedback to sales and marketing on lead quality and trends.
• Identify potential improvements in the outreach process.

What We’re Looking For :

• Fully multilingual in English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Sotho, etc.
• 1-3 years of experience in sales, lead generation, or customer engagement in the financial services sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident, persuasive, and comfortable making outbound calls.
• Ability to ask the right questions to qualify leads effectively.
• Experience using a CRM system (preferred).
• Self-motivated with a proactive and results-driven mindset.

Compensation & Benefits :

• Competitive basic salary (depending on experience), plus commission and bonus incentives.
• Clear career path with significant remuneration growth prospects.
• Be part of a company that values teamwork, continuous learning, and personal development.