Remote Sales Development Representative - Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive base salary + bonuses

Comprehensive training and development

Career progression opportunities

Remote team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Remote Sales Development Representative to join a fully remote team. You will generate qualified leads and schedule introductory meetings, initiating contact with potential customers and understanding their business needs.

The role emphasizes independence in a remote setting, excellent communication, and the ability to work toward monthly targets while collaborating with marketing and sales to optimize outreach strategies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales or lead generation is helpful but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a professional tone.
• Strong research and organizational abilities.
• Experience with CRM tools is a plus.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email and social channels to identify leads.
• Research target accounts to understand their needs and challenges.
• Engage prospects to generate interest in our client's offerings.
• Qualify leads and schedule discovery calls for the sales team.
• Use CRM and sales tools to track activity and maintain records.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine messaging.
• Aim to meet monthly targets for leads and appointments.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Communication

Research skills

Remote work

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Remote Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join their fully remote sales team. This role is pivotal in generating qualified leads and opportunities for the outside sales team. You will be instrumental in initiating contact with potential customers, understanding their business needs, and scheduling introductory meetings. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote work environment, possesses excellent communication and research skills, and is eager to kickstart a successful career in sales. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work from anywhere, contributing to our client's growth while developing crucial sales skills in a supportive, remote-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting activities via phone, email, and social media to identify potential leads.
• Research target accounts and contacts to understand their needs and challenges.
• Engage prospects in meaningful conversations to generate interest in our client's offerings.
• Qualify leads based on established criteria and schedule discovery calls or meetings for the sales team.
• Utilize CRM and sales engagement tools to track activities, manage pipeline, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to refine prospecting strategies and messaging.
• Consistently achieve monthly targets for qualified leads and appointments set.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in sales development.

Requirements

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, or lead generation is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and engaging tone.
• Strong research and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales enablement tools is a plus.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• A strong desire to learn and grow within a sales career.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable home office environment.
• High school diploma required; a degree or relevant coursework is beneficial.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering work-life balance and flexibility.
• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development in sales techniques.
• Opportunity to work with innovative products/services and a growing company.
• Supportive remote team environment with regular virtual engagement.
• Clear career path for advancement into other sales roles.