Remote Business Development Representative

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Business Development Representative to identify and qualify new sales opportunities from Nelspruit and surrounding areas. You will drive the sales pipeline through outbound outreach, qualify leads, and set up meetings for senior sales reps in a fully remote role.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively, works independently in a virtual setting, and is eager to learn and succeed in sales.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with prospecting tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via phone calls, emails, and social media to generate qualified leads.
• Identify key decision-makers and understand prospect needs and pain points.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all prospecting activities in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to refine lead generation strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and our client's product offerings.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Communication

Remote work

CRM usage

Prospecting tools

Resilience

Tools

CRM software

Sales engagement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and motivated Remote Business Development Representative to identify and qualify new sales opportunities for their growing business, serving clients remotely from Nelspruit and surrounding areas. This role is crucial for building the sales pipeline by engaging with potential clients through various digital channels. You will be responsible for initial outreach, lead qualification, and setting up meetings for the senior sales team. This is an excellent entry point into a sales career for individuals who are enthusiastic, communicative, and comfortable working independently in a virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via phone calls, emails, and social media to generate qualified leads.


• Identify key decision-makers and understand prospect needs and pain points.


• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for the sales team.


• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all prospecting activities in the CRM system.


• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to refine lead generation strategies.


• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and our client's product offerings.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales development or lead generation role is advantageous but not essential.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.


• Strong ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.


• Proficiency with CRM software and sales engagement tools is a plus.


• A positive attitude, resilience, and a strong desire to learn and succeed in sales.


• Familiarity with prospecting tools and techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives for qualified leads and meetings set.


• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.


• Comprehensive training program and ongoing mentorship.


• Opportunity for career advancement into account executive roles.


• Access to modern sales enablement tools and resources.