Remote Corporate Sales Executive (SDR)

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Knysna; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is hiring Sales Development Representatives across South Africa to open doors and drive pipeline. You will own the top of the funnel by researching, sourcing and booking meetings with qualified decision makers, creating the first impression of Blacksmith for potential clients.

This role emphasizes thoughtful outreach over cold-calling, and requires comfort with tools like LinkedIn, Salesforce and outreach platforms while maintaining high-quality touchpoints.

Qualifications

• 2 years in SDR/BDR role (agency or SaaS a plus).
• Strong written communication and personalized outreach.
• Familiar with outbound tools (Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo, ZoomInfo).
• Comfortable using Salesforce and managing your own pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Source and research ideal accounts based on ICP.
• Identify decision makers and build 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 and improve targeting with the sales team.

Skills

SDR/BDR experience

Agency SaaS experience

Written communication

Personalization outreach

Grind & coachable

Tools

Sales Navigator

SalesLoft

Apollo

ZoomInfo

Salesforce

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is hiring Sales Development Representatives across South Africa to open doors and drive pipeline. You will own the top of the funnel by researching, sourcing and booking meetings with qualified decision makers, creating the first impression of Blacksmith for potential clients.

This role emphasizes thoughtful outreach over cold-calling, and requires comfort with tools like LinkedIn, Salesforce and outreach platforms while maintaining high-quality touchpoints.