Graduate Business Development Representative (Remote)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary

Uncapped commission

Sales training

Career advancement

Virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 client is seeking a proactive and ambitious Graduate Business Development Representative to join their remote sales team. You will identify and qualify potential leads, initiate contact with prospective clients, and generate interest in our client's products and services.

Working entirely remotely, you will leverage digital tools to build relationships and contribute to the company's growth pipeline, receiving comprehensive training and support to excel in this entry‑level,

Qualifications

• A recent degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a strong drive to succeed.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment using digital tools.
• Previous customer service or sales-related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new business opportunities through various channels.
• Initiate contact with prospects via phone, email, and social media to generate interest.
• Conduct needs assessments to understand potential client requirements and challenges.
• Qualify leads based on defined criteria and schedule introductory meetings for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and prospect interactions in the CRM system.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Persuasion

Remote work

Education

Business/Marketing/Communications degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and ambitious Graduate Business Development Representative to join their remote sales team. This role is perfect for energetic individuals looking to launch a career in sales and business development. You will be responsible for identifying and qualifying potential leads, initiating contact with prospective clients, and generating interest in our client's products and services. Working entirely remotely, you will leverage digital tools and communication platforms to build relationships and contribute to the company's growth pipeline, receiving comprehensive training and support to excel in this dynamic, customer-facing position.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new business opportunities through various channels.


• Initiate contact with prospects via phone, email, and social media to generate interest.


• Conduct needs assessments to understand potential client requirements and challenges.


• Qualify leads based on defined criteria and schedule introductory meetings for the sales team.


• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and prospect interactions in the CRM system.

Requirements

• A recent degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills.


• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a strong drive to succeed.


• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment using digital tools.


• Previous customer service or sales-related experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and uncapped commission structure.


• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development.


• Opportunities for career advancement into senior sales roles.


• A supportive and engaging virtual team culture.


• The flexibility and autonomy of a remote work arrangement.