Graduate Business Development Representative

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Remote onboarding and training

Career growth opportunities

Remote work infrastructure

Inclusive remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking ambitious Graduate Business Development Representatives to join a growing sales team. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa while you develop foundational sales, communication, and negotiation skills.

You will identify leads, conduct outbound outreach, schedule product demonstrations, and nurture client relationships to drive revenue growth in a supportive, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport quickly.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales enablement tools is a plus.
• Interest in sales, business development and driving commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential leads through various channels.
• Conduct outbound outreach via phone, email, and social media.
• Understand client needs and articulate the value proposition of solutions.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities in the CRM.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine lead generation strategies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

CRM tools

Education

Degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking ambitious and driven Graduate Business Development Representatives to join their expanding sales team. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities, engaging with potential clients, and building strong relationships that drive revenue growth. This is an ideal position for recent graduates looking to develop essential sales, communication, and negotiation skills in a dynamic and supportive remote environment. Our client fosters a culture of success, continuous learning, and high performance, providing the tools and support needed for you to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential leads through various channels, including online research, social media, and networking.
• Conduct outbound outreach via phone, email, and social media to prospective clients.
• Understand client needs and articulate the value proposition of our client's solutions effectively.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to refine lead generation strategies and improve conversion rates.

Requirements

• A degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a confident and persuasive tone.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with potential clients.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales enablement tools is a plus.
• A keen interest in sales, business development, and driving commercial success.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote onboarding and ongoing sales training programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly growing sales organization.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere, supported by a robust remote work infrastructure.
• A vibrant, inclusive, and performance-driven remote work culture.