Remote SDR — Open Doors & Build Pipeline (SA)

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Pietermaritzburg; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking Sales Development Representatives across South Africa who are eager to open doors and drive pipeline. You will own the top of the funnel—researching, sourcing and booking meetings with qualified decision makers—and create the first impression of Blacksmith Agency for potential clients.

This role emphasizes thoughtful outreach using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo and Salesforce, with a focus on quality touches and meeting volume goals.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a similar SDR or BDR role, agency or SaaS experience a plus.
• Strong written communication and the ability to personalize outreach.
• Familiarity with outbound tools like Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo and ZoomInfo.
• Comfortable using Salesforce and managing your own pipeline.
• Gritty, curious and coachable.

Responsibilities

• Source and research ideal accounts based on our ICP.
• Identify decision makers and build accurate contact lists.
• Craft and execute personalized outbound sequences via email, LinkedIn and phone.
• Book qualified discovery calls for our Account Executives.
• Maintain clean records in Salesforce and SalesLoft.
• Test messaging, optimize targeting and tighten feedback loops with the sales team.

Skills

Written communication

Personalized outreach

Account research

Pipeline management

Hungry to open doors

Tools

Sales Navigator

SalesLoft

Apollo

ZoomInfo

Salesforce

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking Sales Development Representatives across South Africa who are eager to open doors and drive pipeline. You will own the top of the funnel—researching, sourcing and booking meetings with qualified decision makers—and create the first impression of Blacksmith Agency for potential clients.

This role emphasizes thoughtful outreach using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, SalesLoft, Apollo and Salesforce, with a focus on quality touches and meeting volume goals.