Remote Sales Development Representative - SaaS

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fully remote

Career advancement

Performance incentives

Wellness programs

Sales enablement tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sales Development Representative to generate qualified leads for our SaaS solutions from your home office. You will be the first point of contact for prospects in the Tembisa market and beyond, using outbound outreach to establish interest and set discovery calls for the sales team.

You should have 1–2 years in sales, customer service, or marketing, with excellent verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in sales, customer service, or marketing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, professional phone presence.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with CRM software (HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus.
• A passion for technology and SaaS industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via email, phone, and social media to generate new leads.
• Engage prospects to identify pain points and potential needs for SaaS products.
• Communicate the value proposition of solutions to potential customers.
• Schedule qualified discovery calls and product demos for Account Executives.
• Utilize CRM and sales tools to track activities and manage lead data.
• Collaborate with marketing to align on lead generation strategies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

CRM familiarity

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client is expanding its reach and is seeking an enthusiastic Remote Sales Development Representative to focus on the Tembisa market and beyond. In this fully remote position, you will be the first point of contact for potential customers, generating qualified leads and setting the stage for the sales team's success. You will leverage digital tools and communication platforms to connect with prospects, understand their challenges, and introduce our client's innovative SaaS solutions. This role is crucial for pipeline development and offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your sales career from the comfort of your own home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via email, phone, and social media to generate new leads.
• Engage prospects in meaningful conversations to identify pain points and potential needs for our SaaS products.
• Effectively communicate the value proposition of our client's solutions to potential customers.
• Schedule qualified discovery calls and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Utilize CRM and sales engagement tools to track activities and manage lead data accurately.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing team to align on lead generation strategies.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a sales, customer service, or marketing role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a clear and professional phone presence.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus.
• A passion for technology and a desire to learn about the SaaS industry.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Health insurance coverage and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sales department.
• Access to cutting-edge sales enablement technology.