Business Development Representative

University of Fort Hare
Wes-Kaap
ZAR 200 000 - 400 000
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:

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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