German Speaking Senior Sales Development Representatives (IT Services)

Black Pen Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Sales Professional in Cape Town, South Africa, to drive sales in the B2B SaaS sector. This remote role emphasizes strong communication skills and significant sales experience, ideally in SaaS or Tech. Native-level German is essential. As part of a dynamic team, you will receive mentorship, access to top-tier clients, and opportunities for unlimited growth in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

1:1 coaching and mentorship

Flexible working model

Above-average salary

24 paid leave days

Exciting team events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Sales, ideally within SaaS, Tech, or a comparable environment.
• German at native level (minimum C1).
• Valid work permit for South Africa, permanent residency, or South African citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach new leads through multiple channels.
• Schedule and conduct product demos with qualified prospects.
• Conduct market research to identify new growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to achieve revenue targets.
• Develop long-term client relationships with tailored solutions.

Skills

Sales experience in SaaS or Tech

Native-level German (C1)

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Curiosity

Ambition

Integrity

Job description

Our internationally operating client is seeking a sales-driven, results-oriented Sales Professional who takes ownership, grows with the organisation, and plays a key role in expanding the customer base.

As the face of the company, you will engage directly with Hiring Managers, HR leaders, and key decision makers, demonstrating how they can successfully solve their recruitment challenges using our innovative platform.

Job Type: Full Time

Work Place: Remote

Requirements

• Proven experience in Sales, ideally within SaaS, Tech, or a comparable environment
• German at native level (minimum C1)
• Valid work permit for South Africa, permanent residency, or South African citizenship
• More important than your CV: your mindset
• You are driven by success, curious, ambitious, and committed to continuous growth
• Personality matters to you – you’re not a standard profile but someone who brings ideas and energy to the team
• Communication is your strength – you can inspire people both on the phone and in conversation
• You are resilient – setbacks are learning opportunities for you
• Reliability and integrity are second nature – you show commitment because you know we do the same for you

Responsibilities

• Identifying and approaching new leads through cold calling, email outreach, social selling, and additional channels
• Scheduling and conducting product demos with qualified prospects
• Conducting market and industry research to identify new growth opportunities
• Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline to achieve (and exceed) revenue targets
• Developing and nurturing long‑term client relationships with a deep understanding of their recruitment challenges and tailored solutions

What You Receive

• 1:1 coaching and mentorship directly from the founders across sales, mindset, motivation, people management, recruitment, and more
• Access to renowned clients and projects in the B2B SaaS sector – you will be operating at top tier level
• Horizontal development and vertical advancement opportunities – your growth has no limits
• Flexible working model (hybrid and remote options) – because we understand the need for balance between work and life
• Above-average salary, recognising that compensation reflects your contribution
• Extremely fast growth – you will progress quickly and be rewarded for your success

And additionally

• 24 paid leave days per year – supporting healthier work‑life balance
• Exciting events and surprises such as monthly lunch sessions, sunset cruises, and sushi after‑work gatherings – we turn work into an exciting journey