Remote Sales Development Representative

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive base salary with incentive

Health, dental, vision insurance

Career advancement

Cutting-edge sales tools & training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive and driven Remote Sales Development Representative to join its fully distributed team, supporting operations in Benoni and surrounding areas. You will identify and qualify new business opportunities via extensive outbound prospecting and schedule initial meetings for the sales team.

The ideal candidate excels in a remote environment, with strong communication skills, research ability, and a passion for driving pipeline growth from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in SDR or similar outreach role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional phone demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales tools.
• Results-oriented with a passion for starting the sales process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting to identify and qualify leads.
• Engage potential clients to understand their needs and challenges.
• Articulate the value proposition of products/services clearly.
• Schedule discovery calls and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine outreach strategies.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Communication

Organization

Remote work

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and driven Remote Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join their fully distributed team, supporting operations in Benoni and surrounding areas. This role is crucial for identifying and qualifying potential new business opportunities through extensive outbound prospecting. You will be the first point of contact for many prospective clients, responsible for generating interest and scheduling initial meetings for the sales team. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote environment, possesses exceptional communication skills, and has a keen ability to research and connect with target audiences, contributing to the company's pipeline growth and sales success from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting (calls, emails, social media) to identify and qualify leads.
• Engage potential clients to understand their business needs and challenges.
• Articulate the value proposition of our client's products/services clearly and concisely.
• Schedule discovery calls and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all sales activities and prospect interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to refine outreach strategies and messaging.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Sales Development or similar outreach role is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional phone demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with a proven ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and sales engagement tools.
• A results-oriented mindset and a passion for starting the sales process.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with attractive commission structure for qualified meetings set.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sales department.
• Access to cutting-edge sales tools and continuous training.