Remote BDR: Lead Gen & Discovery for Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission structure

Comprehensive training

Career progression

Remote-friendly

Flexible hours

Team-building activities

Startup culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Business Development Representative to join our remote sales team in South Africa. You will generate qualified leads, reach out to prospects via cold calls and emails, and set up discovery meetings for the Account Executives.

This role offers a strong training program, flexible hours, and clear path to an Account Executive role. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, with excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a drive to learn and succeed in sales.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.
• Basic understanding of B2B sales processes.
• Familiarity with CRM software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients using various tools and databases.
• Initiate contact with prospective customers through cold calls, emails, and social media outreach.
• Qualify leads based on established criteria to ensure they are a good fit for offerings.
• Schedule introductory meetings and discovery calls for Account Executives.
• Clearly articulate the company’s value proposition and unique selling points.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine lead generation strategies.
• Continuously learn about products/services and target market.
• Meet and exceed monthly targets for leads and meetings set.
• Provide feedback on lead quality and campaign effectiveness.

Skills

Lead generation

Cold outreach

CRM familiarity

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree advantageous

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Business Development Representative to join our remote sales team in South Africa. You will generate qualified leads, reach out to prospects via cold calls and emails, and set up discovery meetings for the Account Executives.

This role offers a strong training program, flexible hours, and clear path to an Account Executive role. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, with excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.