Sales Development Representative - Direct Placement Industry

Colossyan; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 680,000 - 1,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Career growth opportunities

Peer community support

Ongoing guidance

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a remote Sales Development Representative (SDR) to handle outbound prospecting and lead generation. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in the staffing industry, strong cold calling skills, and a proven ability to set appointments with decision-makers. You will conduct 80-100 calls daily and manage leads using HubSpot CRM. This fully remote position offers opportunities for career growth and tailored compensation based on client preference.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of SDR or BDR experience in the staffing industry (US-based market).
• Experience with direct placement staffing sales (not third-party recruiting).
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding KPI targets.
• Strong cold calling and appointment-setting experience.
• Experience using HubSpot CRM.
• Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Experience using Apollo or a similar prospecting platform.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to confidently handle objections and navigate gatekeepers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 80-100 outbound calls daily to prospective clients.
• Generate new opportunities through cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn prospecting.
• Schedule 5-7 qualified appointments per week for the sales team.
• Schedule 5–7 qualified appointments per week for the sales team.
• Manage all prospect interactions within HubSpot CRM.
• Execute email sequences and follow-up campaigns.
• Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Apollo to identify new leads.
• Track outreach activity and maintain detailed CRM notes.
• Navigate conversations with gatekeepers and confidently handle objections.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine and optimize outbound sales processes.

Skills

Cold calling skills

Lead generation

CRM management

Strong communication skills

Lead generation

Sales qualification

Communication

Tools

HubSpot CRM

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Apollo

Prospecting platforms

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are hiring a remote Sales Development Representative (SDR) responsible for outbound prospecting, lead generation, and appointment setting within the staffing and recruitment industry.

This role is ideal for someone with proven staffing SDR or BDR experience, strong cold calling skills, and the ability to confidently navigate conversations with decision-makers and gatekeepers.

The SDR will be responsible for high-volume outreach, CRM management, and setting qualified meetings for the sales team while consistently hitting performance KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct 80–100 outbound calls daily to prospective clients
• Generate new opportunities through cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn prospecting
• Identify and qualify decision-makers within target companies
• Schedule 5–7 qualified appointments per week for the sales team
• Manage all prospect interactions within HubSpot CRM
• Execute email sequences and follow-up campaigns
• Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator and prospecting platforms (e.g., Apollo) to identify new leads
• Track outreach activity and maintain detailed CRM notes
• Navigate conversations with gatekeepers and confidently handle objections
• Collaborate with leadership to refine and optimize outbound sales processes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of SDR or BDR experience within the staffing industry (US-based market)
• Experience with direct placement staffing sales (not third-party recruiting)
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding KPI targets
• Strong cold calling and appointment-setting experience
• Experience using HubSpot CRM
• Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Experience using Apollo or a similar prospecting platform
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to confidently handle objections and navigate gatekeepers

💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams

🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services

🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network

🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement

💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals