Remote SDR for Tech Startups & Venture Growth

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,014,000 - 1,521,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, and eye/

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative to join a fast-paced venture capital client on a fully remote basis. You will identify and qualify early investment targets, engage with founders and C-level execs, and create the initial BD pipeline for portfolio companies.

You will research market trends, track outreach in a CRM, and collaborate with leadership to support startup growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, lead generation, or related roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities with an interest in technology and startups.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with CRM software (Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales engagement tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field.
• Enthusiasm for the startup ecosystem and venture capital landscape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive outreach to tech startups for investment targets and partners.
• Research market trends, technologies, and competition to identify opportunities.
• Qualify leads through initial conversations with founders and executives.
• Build and maintain a pipeline for investment and business development teams.
• Use CRM and sales tools to track outreach and manage interactions.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies to support BD and sales.
• Prepare reports on market intelligence and lead generation activities.
• Represent the firm professionally in all communications.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Research & analytics

Self-motivated

CRM tools

Executive outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative to join a fast-paced venture capital client on a fully remote basis. You will identify and qualify early investment targets, engage with founders and C-level execs, and create the initial BD pipeline for portfolio companies.

You will research market trends, track outreach in a CRM, and collaborate with leadership to support startup growth.