Sales Development Representative (Remote)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Training and professional development

Home office allowance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Sales Development Representative (Remote) to drive lead generation from a fully remote location within South Africa. You will identify and qualify prospects, setting the stage for our senior sales team to close deals and grow the business.

This role requires exceptional communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales development or customer-facing role is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for effective remote engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a high volume of outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting via calls, emails, and social media to identify and qualify leads.
• Engage with potential customers to understand business requirements and challenges.
• Articulate the value proposition of products and services effectively.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records of all prospect interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to optimize lead generation strategies.

Skills

CRM software

Outbound prospecting

Communication skills

Remote work

Lead qualification

Tools

Sales engagement platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a proactive and energetic Sales Development Representative (Remote) to be a driving force in their lead generation efforts, operating from a remote location within South Africa . This critical role focuses on identifying and qualifying prospective customers, setting the stage for the senior sales team to close deals. You will be at the forefront of engaging with potential clients, understanding their challenges, and demonstrating how our client's solutions can address their needs. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual passionate about sales, adept at digital communication, and eager to build a successful career in a fully remote, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting activities via calls, emails, and social media to identify and qualify leads.
• Engage with potential customers to understand their business requirements and challenges.
• Articulate the value proposition of our client's products and services effectively.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospect interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing and sales teams to optimize lead generation strategies.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales development or customer-facing role is preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective remote engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of outreach activities.
• Proficiency with CRM software and sales engagement platforms.
• A motivated and goal-oriented mindset, with a passion for starting sales conversations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual team setting.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Dedicated training and professional development opportunities in sales techniques.
• Allowance for home office expenses to ensure a productive work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding sales organization.