Junior BD / Lead Generation Consultant Tech Recruitment

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Junior BD / Lead Generation Consultant. This remote entry-level role involves researching companies, generating leads, and supporting the BD team. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of recruitment experience, excellent communication skills, and motivation to achieve targets. This position offers the opportunity for growth in the business development field.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in recruitment, ideally in tech, digital, or data sectors.
• Confident communicator comfortable approaching senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and organized for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Research and map potential clients within tech, digital, and data markets.
• Build and run targeted outreach campaigns via email, LinkedIn, and calls.
• Generate warm leads and maintain a steady pipeline for senior consultants.

Skills

Communication

Lead generation

Research

Results-driven

Job description

Junior BD / Lead Generation Consultant Tech Recruitment

Kickstart your career in tech recruitment with a high-impact, remote BD role (UK hours)

Business Development | Remote (South Africa) | R18,000-R26,000/month

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist recruitment agency with over 10 years of experience in the data-driven tech space. With a focus on AI, data science, cloud, machine learning, and analytics, they connect top talent with cutting-edge businesses across the UK and US, including those in healthcare, energy, consulting, and agencies.

Their mission is to empower companies with exceptional talent while helping ambitious professionals find meaningful careers that shape the future of technology. Known for their remote-first culture, supportive leadership, and exciting growth trajectory, they're the perfect place for rising recruitment stars to grow.

The Role: Junior BD / Lead Generation Consultant

This is an entry-level Business Development role focused on lead generation and market engagement. You'll be the front line of the sales process, researching companies, launching outreach campaigns, and generating warm leads for senior consultants to convert. It's a high-impact support role with a clear growth path toward full BD or 360 recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and map potential clients within tech, digital, and data markets
• Build and run targeted outreach campaigns via email, LinkedIn, and calls
• Generate warm leads and maintain a steady pipeline for senior consultants
• Support the BD team with client list building, proposal preparation, and campaign coordination
• Begin relationship-building by introducing the agency to new prospects
• Track market and competitor activity to support business development strategy

About You

• 1-2 years of experience in recruitment (tech, digital, or data sectors preferred)
• Proven track record of consistency and reliability in previous roles
• Confident communicator who can comfortably approach senior stakeholders
• Results-driven and motivated by hitting personal and team targets
• Self-motivated and organized comfortable working remotely full-time
• Resilient and personable to handle rejection and keep momentum
• Ideally familiar with both UK and US markets and accustomed to UK hours
• Clear, neutral English communication style (no strong accent)