Business Development Representative - Marketing Industry

Huzzle.com; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 647,000 - 1,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

Career Growth

Peer Community

Ongoing Support

Tailored Compensation

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Representative for a remote sales position. This role focuses on outbound prospecting, lead generation, and booking meetings, making it ideal for results-driven professionals. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in outbound sales and strong communication skills. The position offers the chance to collaborate with international teams and grow into higher roles based on performance. Tailored compensation packages matched to individual preferences are provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in outbound sales, lead generation, or appointment setting.
• Strong understanding of the marketing industry.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting via cold calls and emails.
• Identify and qualify decision-makers within target companies.
• Generate and nurture high-quality leads for the sales pipeline.
• Book discovery calls and product demos for Account Executives.
• Maintain CRM records in HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar.
• Research market trends in digital marketing space.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine outreach messaging.
• Meet or exceed weekly/monthly KPIs for outreach and meetings.

Skills

Outbound sales

Lead generation

CRM platforms

Excellent communication

Cold calling

Market research

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Pipedrive

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect high‑performing B2B sales professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top sales talent to full‑time remote roles where they are hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.

Role Type: Full‑time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We're hiring a Business Development Representative for a fast‑growing company in the marketing industry. This is an exciting remote sales job ideal for a results‑driven professional who thrives in outbound prospecting, lead generation, and booking high‑quality meetings. As a BDR, you will play a critical role in building pipeline by identifying potential clients, conducting outreach campaigns, qualifying prospects, and scheduling meetings for the sales team. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow into an Account Executive or Sales Manager position within a performance‑focused marketing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting via cold calls, cold emails, LinkedIn, and other social channels
• Identify and qualify decision‑makers within target marketing and advertising companies
• Generate and nurture high‑quality leads for the sales pipeline
• Book discovery calls and product demos for Account Executives
• Maintain accurate records of activities and opportunities in CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)
• Research market trends and competitors within the digital marketing space
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to refine outreach messaging
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly KPIs for outreach and meetings booked

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in outbound sales, lead generation, or appointment setting (BDR/SDR experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of the marketing industry (digital marketing, SEO, paid media, social media, or branding services is a plus)
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Confidence in cold calling and objection handling
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and comfortable working in a remote environment
• Reliable internet connection and home office setup

Benefits

• 💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams
• 🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services
• 🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high‑performing sales professionals in our network
• 🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement
• 💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we'll match you with options that fit your goals