Sales Development Representative - Digital Marketing Services

Colossyan; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible work environment

Career progression opportunities

Structured onboarding and training

Access to premium sales tools

Job summary

A dynamic digital marketing agency is seeking a Sales Executive to drive new business through outbound sales. This fully remote role requires candidates to be based in Cape Town for quarterly meet-ups. Responsibilities include conducting outbound prospecting, qualifying leads, and maintaining accurate CRM records. The ideal candidate has proven experience in cold outreach and lead generation, strong communication skills, and familiarity with digital marketing services. Competitive salary based on experience and performance, with clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cold outreach, lead generation, and appointment setting.
• Familiarity with digital marketing services such as SEO and PPC.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience using CRM tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and target‑driven.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, remote environment.
• Must be based in Cape Town (required for quarterly meet‑ups).

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting via cold calls, email, and LinkedIn.
• Identify and research target companies within key industries.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on ICP criteria.
• Book discovery calls and product demos for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach and pipeline activity in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to refine messaging and campaigns.
• Meet or exceed monthly KPIs associated with meetings booked and conversion rates.

Skills

Cold outreach

Lead generation

Appointment setting

SEO

PPC

Social media

Content marketing

CRM tools

Communication skills

Persuasion skills

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries such as SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. Unlike an outsourcing agency, we place you directly with a client where you’re hired in‑house as a valued member of their team.

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and performance marketing, helping businesses scale through data‑driven organic growth strategies. They work with a diverse portfolio of international clients and are known for delivering measurable ROI and long‑term growth outcomes.

Role Type: Full‑time, On‑site

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Location: Remote, Quarterly meet‑ups in Cape Town

Job Summary

We are hiring a Sales Executive with proven experience in SEO or digital marketing sales. This is a high‑impact role focused on driving new business through outbound sales.

This role is fully remote but requires candidates to be based in Cape Town for quarterly in‑person team meet‑ups and strategy sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting via cold calls, email, and LinkedIn to generate qualified leads
• Identify and research target companies within key industries (e.g., SaaS, eCommerce, professional services)
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on ICP criteria
• Book discovery calls and product demos for Account Executives
• Maintain accurate records of outreach and pipeline activity in CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to refine messaging and campaigns
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly KPIs (meetings booked, conversion rates, pipeline generated)

• Proven experience in cold outreach, lead generation, and appointment setting
• Familiarity with digital marketing services (SEO, PPC, social media, content marketing)
• Strong communication and persuasion skills in English (both written and verbal)
• Experience using CRM tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and target‑driven
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, remote environment
• Must be based in Cape Town (required for quarterly meet‑ups)

💰 Competitive salary: based on experience and performance

🌎 Flexible work environment

🚀 Work with a high‑growth digital marketing agency serving global clients

📈 Clear career progression into Account Executive or Sales Manager roles

🤝 Structured onboarding, ongoing training, and sales enablement support

🛠 Access to premium sales tools, CRM systems, and prospecting platforms