Graduate Sales Development Representative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Comprehensive training

Remote work with flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking dynamic Graduate Sales Development Representatives for a fully remote role. You will be trained extensively on products, services, and sales methodologies, becoming an expert in engaging prospective customers and driving new business growth.

This entry-level position offers comprehensive training, uncapped commission, and clear career progression into Account Management, with the flexibility of working from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business/marketing/communications or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Self-motivated with resilience and time-management in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and research potential clients.
• Initiate contact via calls, emails, and social media.
• Understand client needs and articulate solutions.
• Qualify leads and schedule introductory meetings for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing on outreach strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Motivation and resilience

Time management (remote)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking dynamic and motivated Graduate Sales Development Representatives for a fully remote opportunity. This role is pivotal in driving new business growth by identifying and qualifying potential clients. You will be trained extensively on our client's products, services, and sales methodologies, becoming an expert in engaging prospective customers. This is an exceptional entry-level sales position for ambitious individuals looking to build a successful career in sales within a fast-paced, innovative technology company, with the flexibility of working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and research potential clients using various prospecting tools and strategies.
• Initiate contact with potential leads through cold calls, emails, and social media engagement.
• Understand client needs and effectively articulate how our client's solutions can meet them.
• Qualify leads based on predefined criteria and schedule introductory meetings for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and lead interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to refine outreach strategies and campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• High level of motivation, resilience, and a strong desire to succeed in sales.
• Ability to research and understand complex products or services.
• Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls and engaging in virtual meetings.
• Self-disciplined and able to manage time effectively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Comprehensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge products and technologies.
• Clear career progression path into Account Management and beyond.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility.