Remote Business Development Lead: Pipeline Builder

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is hiring Sales Development Representatives across South Africa who are hungry to open doors and drive pipeline. You will research, source and book meetings with qualified decision makers, and create the first impression of Blacksmith Agency for potential clients using tools like LinkedIn and Salesforce to hit volume goals.

This role emphasizes thoughtful outreach, pattern recognition and smart communication, aiming to build high-quality engagement rather than mass messaging.

Qualifications

• 2 years in SDR/BDR role; agency or SaaS experience a plus.
• Strong written communication and the ability to personalize outreach.
• Familiarity with outbound tools like Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo and ZoomInfo.
• Comfortable using Salesforce and managing your own pipeline.
• Gritty, curious and coachable.

Responsibilities

• Source and research ideal accounts based on ICP.
• Identify decision makers and build accurate contact lists.
• Craft and execute personalized outbound sequences via email, LinkedIn and phone.
• Book qualified discovery calls for our Account Executives.
• Maintain clean records in Salesforce and SalesLoft.
• Test messaging, optimize targeting and tighten feedback loops with the sales team.

Skills

Outbound outreach

Written communication

Personalized outreach

Pipeline management

Coachable

Tools

Sales Navigator

SalesLoft

Apollo

ZoomInfo

Salesforce

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is hiring Sales Development Representatives across South Africa who are hungry to open doors and drive pipeline. You will research, source and book meetings with qualified decision makers, and create the first impression of Blacksmith Agency for potential clients using tools like LinkedIn and Salesforce to hit volume goals.

This role emphasizes thoughtful outreach, pattern recognition and smart communication, aiming to build high-quality engagement rather than mass messaging.