Remote SA Sales Development Executive (Top-of-Funnel)

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Vereeniging; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency LLC is hiring Sales Development Representatives across South Africa who are hungry to open doors and drive pipeline. You will 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 is not about spamming lists; it focuses on thoughtful outreach, pattern recognition and smart communication using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in SDR/BDR or similar role with quota
• B2B sales experience preferred, SaaS/agency a plus
• Strong written communication and ability to personalize outreach
• Familiarity with outbound tools (Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo, ZoomInfo)
• Comfortable owning your own pipeline and Salesforce records

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 and optimize targeting with the sales team

Skills

B2B sales

Outbound outreach

Personalized messaging

Written communication

Pipeline management

Tools

Salesforce

SalesLoft

Apollo

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

ZoomInfo

Job description

Blacksmith Agency LLC is hiring Sales Development Representatives across South Africa who are hungry to open doors and drive pipeline. You will 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 is not about spamming lists; it focuses on thoughtful outreach, pattern recognition and smart communication using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo and