Remote Software Solutions SDR — Build Pipeline & Grow

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive training

Career progression

Home office allowance

Virtual team events

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a motivated Sales Development Specialist to join a remote-enabled tech sales team. You will identify and qualify early-stage leads for our bespoke software solutions, engaging prospects via phone, email, and social media, and building a strong pipeline for Account Executives.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication, sharp time management, and comfort working independently in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Sales or lead-generation experience preferred but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities for remote work.
• Proactive, resilient, and goal-oriented mindset.
• Familiar with CRM systems (HubSpot) is a plus.
• Capable of working independently within a distributed team.
• Genuine interest in technology and software solutions.
• Ability to maintain a productive home office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify new business opportunities.
• Engage with potential clients through cold calls, emails, and social media campaigns.
• Clearly articulate the value proposition of our custom software solutions.
• Understand prospect needs and challenges, determining fit with our services.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for the sales team.
• Utilize CRM and sales automation tools to manage leads and track engagement.
• Collaborate with marketing on lead generation campaigns and strategies.
• Meet and exceed monthly targets for qualified leads and scheduled appointments.
• Continuously learn about our software offerings and the industries we serve.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Self-motivated

CRM familiarity

Remote work

Tech interest

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a motivated Sales Development Specialist to join a remote-enabled tech sales team. You will identify and qualify early-stage leads for our bespoke software solutions, engaging prospects via phone, email, and social media, and building a strong pipeline for Account Executives.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication, sharp time management, and comfort working independently in a distributed team.