Sales Development Representative

Simera; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to fuel growth by identifying potential customers, generating qualified leads, and scheduling meetings for the sales team.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment, excels at outbound outreach, and builds relationships with prospects through LinkedIn, email, and calls. You will meet weekly and monthly targets for activity and qualified opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Sales Development, BD, Lead Gen or B2B sales.
• Strong cold-calling, prospecting and appointment-setting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential customers using LinkedIn, CRM and prospecting tools.
• Conduct outbound outreach via cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn messages.
• Qualify leads by understanding needs and buying potential.
• Schedule qualified meetings for the sales team and maintain CRM pipeline.
• Follow up with prospects to nurture relationships and generate opportunities.

Skills

Cold calling

Prospecting

Appointment setting

Lead generation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to support business growth by identifying potential customers, generating qualified leads, and scheduling meetings for the sales team. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a proactive approach to outbound sales, and the ability to build relationships with prospects in a fast-paced environment.

Salary up to USD 1,800 based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential customers through LinkedIn, CRM platforms, and other prospecting tools.
• Conduct outbound outreach through cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn messages.
• Qualify leads by understanding their needs, challenges, and buying potential.
• Schedule qualified meetings and appointments for the sales team.
• Manage and maintain an organized sales pipeline using CRM tools.
• Follow up with prospects to nurture relationships and generate new opportunities.
• Collaborate with the sales team to improve outreach strategies and conversion rates.
• Meet weekly and monthly targets for outreach, qualified leads, and booked meetings.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Sales Development, Business Development, Lead Generation, or B2B Sales.
• Strong cold-calling, prospecting, and appointment-setting abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar tools.
• Ability to manage high-volume outbound outreach and consistently meet sales targets.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.