Remote Sales Development Representative

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonuses

Training program

Fully remote

Career progression

Supportive culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote Sales Development Representative to join their fully remote sales team. You will drive lead generation, qualify prospects, and set qualified meetings for the account executives, all from your home office.

The role emphasizes outbound prospecting via phone, email and social channels, CRM use, and close collaboration with marketing to refine campaigns. A proactive, self-motivated communicator with solid time management will thrive in this flexible,

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales development, lead generation, or customer service role is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong time management in a remote setting.
• A proactive approach to identifying and engaging with potential customers.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) is advantageous.
• Must have a dedicated, quiet home office space with reliable high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify outbound leads via phone, email, and social media.
• Qualify inbound leads from marketing campaigns and inquiries.
• Articulate the company's value proposition and product benefits to prospects.
• Schedule discovery calls and product demonstrations for the senior sales team.
• Maintain CRM records of prospect interactions.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to refine lead strategies.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Proactive approach

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and proactive Remote Sales Development Representative to join their fully remote sales team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving lead generation and qualifying potential customers for our client's innovative software solutions. Working entirely from your home office, you will leverage various communication channels to connect with prospects, understand their needs, and set up qualified meetings for the account executive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic individual looking to kickstart or advance their career in tech sales within a flexible, location-independent environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, and social media to identify and engage potential leads.
• Qualify inbound leads generated through marketing campaigns and website inquiries.
• Clearly articulate the company's value proposition and product benefits to prospects.
• Schedule discovery calls and product demonstrations for the senior sales team.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of prospect interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing and sales teams to refine lead generation strategies.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales development, lead generation, or customer service role is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills to excel in a remote setting.
• A proactive approach to identifying and engaging with potential customers.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) is advantageous.
• Must have a dedicated, quiet home office space with reliable high-speed internet.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses tied to qualified meetings.
• Comprehensive training program focused on sales skills and product knowledge.
• Fully remote work environment, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunities for career progression into Account Executive roles.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture, connected through virtual tools.