Business Development Representative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Extensive training and mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a driven Business Development Representative to generate qualified leads and drive new business for clients. Based in or near Centurion, you will engage prospects, uncover challenges, and present the value proposition of our client’s products and services.

You will schedule introductory meetings for Account Executives and maintain CRM records. The role offers remote-friendly arrangements and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales or customer-facing role is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for sales and a drive to learn and grow within the industry.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, managing time and tasks independently.
• Familiarity with CRM software like HubSpot or Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business opportunities through targeted outreach via phone, email, and social media.
• Qualify leads based on established criteria to ensure alignment with target customer profiles.
• 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 with the marketing team to refine lead generation strategies and campaigns.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly targets for qualified leads and meetings booked.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Remote work capability

CRM experience (HubSpot/Salesforce)

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an energetic and motivated Business Development Representative to join their dynamic sales team, based in or near Centurion . In this crucial role, you will be responsible for generating qualified leads and driving new business opportunities for the company. You will engage with potential customers, understand their challenges, and effectively communicate the value proposition of our client's products and services. This position is ideal for an ambitious individual with excellent communication skills and a drive to kickstart promising sales conversations, contributing directly to pipeline growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business opportunities through targeted outreach via phone, email, and social media.
• Qualify leads based on established criteria to ensure they align with target customer profiles.
• 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 with the marketing team to refine lead generation strategies and campaigns.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly targets for qualified leads and meetings booked.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role is preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for sales and a desire to learn and grow within the industry.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, managing time and tasks independently.
• Familiarity with CRM software like HubSpot or Salesforce.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Extensive training and mentorship programs.
• Opportunity for career advancement into sales or account management roles.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and success.