Remote New Business Account Executive | Pipeline Builder

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Roodepoort; Remote; ZAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking Sales Development Representatives across South Africa who are driven to open doors and build pipeline. As a New Business Account Executive you own the top of the funnel—researching, sourcing and booking meetings with qualified decision makers, creating the first impression of Blacksmith Agency for potential clients.

This role emphasizes thoughtful outreach over mass spamming, using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo and Salesforce to hit volume

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience with quota carrying preferred.
• 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 and CRM platforms.

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 Account Executives.
• Maintain clean records in Salesforce and SalesLoft.
• Test messaging, optimize targeting and tighten feedback loops with the sales team.

Skills

B2B sales experience

SDR/BDR experience

Strong written communication

Personalized outreach

Gritty, curious, coachable

Tools

Sales Navigator

SalesLoft

Apollo

ZoomInfo

Salesforce

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking Sales Development Representatives across South Africa who are driven to open doors and build pipeline. As a New Business Account Executive you own the top of the funnel—researching, sourcing and booking meetings with qualified decision makers, creating the first impression of Blacksmith Agency for potential clients.

This role emphasizes thoughtful outreach over mass spamming, using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo and Salesforce to hit volume