Remote New Business Account Executive (SDR)

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This is not about spamming a list. It is thoughtful outreach, pattern recognition and smart communication, using tools like LinkedIn

Qualifications

• 2 years in SDR/BDR role with quota responsibility
• B2B sales experience preferred
• Strong written communication and ability to personalize outreach
• Familiar with outbound tools like Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo and ZoomInfo

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

Prospecting

Cold outreach

Pipeline management

Communication

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. As New Business Account Executive at Blacksmith, you own the top of the funnel: researching, sourcing and booking meetings with qualified decision makers, and creating the first impression of Blacksmith Agency for potential clients.

This is not about spamming a list. It is thoughtful outreach, pattern recognition and smart communication, using tools like LinkedIn