Business Development Representative (Remote)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Business Development Representative to join a fully remote sales force targeting the Rustenburg market and surrounding regions. You will be the first point of contact for potential new clients, generating qualified leads and setting the stage for successful sales engagements.

Leads will be nurtured through phone, email, and social channels. The ideal candidate has proven BD/lead-gen experience, superb communication, CRM familiarity (Salesforce), and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business development, lead generation, or inside sales role.
• Exceptional communication, listening, and presentation skills suitable for a remote setting.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales engagement platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively while working remotely.
• A proactive and persistent attitude with a drive to achieve lead generation targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients through various online and offline channels.
• Initiate contact with prospects via phone calls, emails, and social media to introduce our client's offerings.
• Qualify leads based on established criteria to ensure they are a good fit for our sales team.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Maintain detailed records of prospect interactions and progress within the CRM system.
• Provide feedback to the sales and marketing teams on lead quality and market intelligence.

Skills

Lead generation

Prospecting

Communication

Remote work

Time management

Presentation

Social media outreach

Tools

Salesforce

Sales engagement platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a driven Business Development Representative to join their fully remote sales force, targeting the Rustenburg market and surrounding regions. In this critical role, you will be the first point of contact for potential new clients, responsible for generating qualified leads and setting the stage for successful sales engagements. You will leverage your exceptional communication and prospecting skills to identify opportunities and connect with key decision-makers. This position offers the chance to work from anywhere, contributing to a dynamic and growing company with a strong focus on remote collaboration and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients through various online and offline channels.
• Initiate contact with prospects via phone calls, emails, and social media to introduce our client's offerings.
• Qualify leads based on established criteria to ensure they are a good fit for our sales team.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Maintain detailed records of prospect interactions and progress within the CRM system.
• Provide feedback to the sales and marketing teams on lead quality and market intelligence.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a business development , lead generation, or inside sales role.
• Exceptional communication, listening, and presentation skills suitable for a remote setting.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales engagement platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively while working remotely.
• A proactive and persistent attitude with a drive to achieve lead generation targets.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sales department.
• Comprehensive training programs designed for remote success.
• A supportive and results-driven virtual team culture.