Remote Sales Development Representative

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Fully remote position in South Africa

Medical and retirement contributions

Ongoing training and development

Supportive virtual team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote Sales Development Representative to spearhead lead generation from anywhere in South Africa. You will identify and qualify prospects, initiate conversations, and schedule introductory meetings for the sales team, acting as the first contact for potential clients.

The role requires exceptional communication, self-motivation, and familiarity with CRM tools. Enjoy full remote work, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development in a

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Proactive and organized with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via phone, email, and social media to identify and engage potential clients across various industries.
• Research target accounts to understand their business needs and identify key decision-makers.
• Articulate the value proposition clearly to generate interest and schedule qualified meetings.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and high-energy Remote Sales Development Representative to spearhead lead generation efforts from anywhere in South Africa. This critical role focuses on identifying and qualifying potential customers, initiating conversations, and scheduling introductory meetings for the sales team. You will be a key player in our client's growth strategy, acting as the first point of contact for many prospective clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who excels at communication, thrives in a virtual environment, and is passionate about kickstarting meaningful business relationships, all while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via phone, email, and social media to identify and engage potential clients across various industries.
• Research target accounts to understand their business needs and identify key decision-makers.
• Articulate the value proposition of our client's solutions clearly and concisely to generate interest.
• Schedule qualified meetings and product demonstrations for the Account Executive team.
• Utilise CRM and sales engagement tools to meticulously track all activities and manage your pipeline.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to refine outreach strategies and campaign messaging.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales development, lead generation, or customer-facing role is advantageous.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage prospects effectively.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with a strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales engagement platforms.
• A proactive approach to learning about new products, services, and market trends.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in tracking outreach efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote position, allowing you to work from any location in South Africa.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement contributions.
• Extensive training and ongoing professional development in sales techniques.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment with regular check-ins.