Business Development Representative (B2B SaaS) (JB5408)

Kontak Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global SaaS company in Cape Town is hiring a Business Development Representative. The role offers extensive training and targets recent graduates eager to engage with international businesses. Responsibilities include identifying clients and generating leads through personalized outreach methods.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or early-career professionals welcome.
• Minimum 6 months customer-facing experience.
• Ability to engage senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify ideal clients through outreach.
• Book discovery meetings through personalized sales techniques.
• Generate qualified opportunities via cold calling.

Skills

Excellent spoken English

Excellent written English

Resilience

Time management

Proactive mindset

Strong presence

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Business Development Representative (B2B SaaS) (JB5408)

Foreshore, Cape Town

R24 000 – R34 000 CTC per month
OTE Commission
Permanent
US working hours (14:00/15:00 – 22:00/23:00 SA time)

A global SaaS company is expanding its team worldwide and launching a new office in Cape Town.

As part of this growth, we’re looking for confident, well-spoken individuals comfortable engaging with international businesses and C-suite decision-makers.

With full training provided, you'll gain tools, support, and global exposure to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to build a foundation in global B2B sales.

Minimum Requirements:

• A completed National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (flexible depending on experience)
• Minimum 6 months of experience dealing directly with customers in an outbound sales capacity
• Excellent spoken and written English — clear, confident, and professional
• A strong presence and ability to speak comfortably with senior decision-makers
• High energy, resilience, and a strong desire to succeed
• Excellent time management and a proactive, self-driven mindset

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and identify ideal clients, then use personalized outreach across LinkedIn, email, and phone to engage decision-makers
• Start meaningful business conversations and book discovery meetings
• Help grow the sales pipeline by generating qualified opportunities through cold calling
• Accurately record activity and progress using CRM tools
• Receive ongoing coaching, mentoring, and career development support

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this stage, but it will be requested later.

IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. We are unable to assist with fields outside this scope. Details are available on our website.

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