Sales Development Representative

LoftyHire; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing automotive service provider is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to engage prospects and drive business growth. This role involves conducting outreach, qualifying leads, and setting up appointments for the sales team. Candidates should be self-motivated, with strong communication skills and prior sales experience. Flexible working hours of 20-40 hours weekly in South Africa are offered.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sales, lead generation, or customer-facing roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal).
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, and social channels.
• Qualify inbound leads and identify potential opportunities.
• Nurture relationships with prospects to move them through the sales funnel.
• Schedule and set up appointments for the sales team.

Skills

Sales experience

Lead generation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Location Preference: South Africa, Europe, or LATAM
Hours: Flexible, 20-40 hours weekly

About the Client

A trusted automotive service provider based in the US, specializing in high-quality car repair and maintenance for local customers. With a reputation for reliability and professionalism, they are expanding their outreach and customer acquisition efforts to better serve their growing client base.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our clients team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with prospects, qualifying leads, and driving business growth through structured sales outreach.

As the first point of contact for many potential customers, you will play a critical role in building strong relationships, identifying needs, and setting appointments for the sales team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, and social channels.
• Qualify inbound leads and identify potential opportunities.
• Nurture relationships with prospects to move them through the sales funnel.
• Schedule and set up appointments for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM and provide regular activity reports.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to refine messaging and outreach strategies.

Requirements

• Prior experience in sales, lead generation, or customer-facing roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal).
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working across flexible weekly hours (20-40).
• Familiarity with CRM tools and outreach platforms is a plus.
• Preferred: Previous experience in the automotive industry or related sectors.