Sales Development Representative (SDR) - Fresh Graduates

Jobgether

South Africa

Remote

ZAR 582,000 - 914,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote Work
Competitive USD Salary
No Experience Required
Structured Training
International Exposure
Career Progression
Performance-Based Growth
Global Work Environment
Transferable Skills

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) for fresh graduates based in South Africa. This entry-level role offers remote work, structured training, and exposure to international clients. You will engage with prospects, qualify leads, and coordinate meetings to fuel the sales pipeline.

We welcome recent graduates with strong English, excellent communication, and a readiness to learn. No prior experience is required, and performance drives career progression in a global,

Qualifications

  • Recent university graduate or final-year student with a Bachelor's degree.
  • No prior professional or sales experience required; fresh graduates encouraged.
  • Strong spoken English and ability to communicate clearly with international prospects.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Positive, energetic, self-motivated and goal-driven.
  • Willingness to learn and participate in training.
  • Willing to work US business hours in a remote setup.
  • Discipline, reliability, accountability and strong work ethic.
  • Honest, ethical and professional in customer interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Outbound prospecting to connect with prospects and generate interest.
  • Engage with potential clients, communicating value propositions clearly.
  • Identify business needs and opportunities for relevant solutions.
  • Qualify leads and generate opportunities for the sales team.
  • Coordinate meetings between prospects and sales representatives.
  • Maintain CRM records of interactions and follow-ups.
  • Work towards sales development targets with consistent outreach.
  • Participate in onboarding and ongoing sales training.
  • Develop prospecting and relationship-building skills.

Skills

English proficiency
Communication skills
Learning agility
Time flexibility
Remote working skills
Work ethic
Integrity
Goal orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree or final-year student

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Fresh Graduates based in South Africa.

We are looking for confident, ambitious, and motivated recent graduates ready to launch their careers in sales and business development. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals with strong communication skills and a passion for connecting with people, even without previous professional experience. As a Sales Development Representative, you will engage with prospective customers, introduce business solutions, identify potential opportunities, and generate qualified leads for the sales team. You will receive structured training, continuous coaching, and guidance to help you develop essential sales and professional skills. Working remotely, you will interact with international clients and gain valuable exposure to global business environments. This role offers an opportunity to build a rewarding career based on your performance, initiative, and willingness to learn.

Accountabilities
  • Outbound Prospecting: Connect with prospective customers through outbound calls and other communication channels to introduce services and generate interest.
  • Customer Engagement: Initiate professional conversations with potential clients, confidently communicate value propositions, and establish positive first impressions.
  • Needs Identification: Understand prospects' business requirements, identify their challenges, and recognize potential opportunities for relevant solutions.
  • Lead Generation: Qualify interested prospects based on their needs and suitability, generating valuable sales opportunities for the wider team.
  • Meeting Coordination: Schedule meetings between qualified prospects and the appropriate sales representatives to support the business development process.
  • CRM and Activity Management: Maintain accurate records of prospect interactions, conversations, follow-ups, and relevant customer information.
  • Performance Management: Work toward individual and team sales development targets while maintaining consistent outreach and engagement standards.
  • Training and Development: Actively participate in onboarding, coaching sessions, sales training, and continuous learning initiatives to strengthen performance.
  • Professional Growth: Apply feedback, develop effective communication techniques, and continuously improve prospecting and relationship-building skills.
Requirements
  • Education: Recent university graduate, Bachelor's degree holder, or student currently completing the final semesters of a Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience: No previous professional or sales experience is required. Fresh graduates and candidates looking to enter the business development field are encouraged to apply.
  • English Proficiency: Strong spoken English skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with international prospects.
  • Communication Skills: Comfortable initiating conversations, engaging with unfamiliar people, asking relevant questions, and presenting information effectively.
  • Personality and Attitude: Positive, energetic, ambitious, self-motivated, and comfortable working toward challenging goals.
  • Learning Agility: Strong willingness to learn, accept constructive feedback, participate in training, and continuously improve.
  • Time Flexibility: Ability and willingness to work according to US business hours and accommodate relevant US time zones.
  • Work Ethic: Demonstrated discipline, reliability, consistency, accountability, and commitment to delivering quality work.
  • Integrity: Honest, ethical, and professional approach to customer interactions and workplace responsibilities.
  • Goal Orientation: Strong determination, resilience, and motivation to overcome challenges and achieve individual and team objectives.
  • Remote Working Skills: Ability to remain organized, productive, and focused while working independently in a fully remote environment.
Benefits
  • 100% Remote Work: Work from anywhere in South Africa without commuting or relocating.
  • Competitive USD-Based Salary: Earn in US dollars through an attractive compensation package.
  • No Experience Required: Start your professional career without needing previous employment or sales experience.
  • Structured Training: Benefit from onboarding, hands-on guidance, ongoing coaching, and professional development opportunities.
  • International Exposure: Work with international businesses and gain practical experience in global sales and customer engagement.
  • Career Progression: Access opportunities to grow professionally, take on greater responsibilities, and increase your earning potential.
  • Performance-Based Growth: Build your career through demonstrated performance, commitment, potential, and dedication rather than academic background alone.
  • Global Work Environment: Collaborate with ambitious professionals and develop valuable cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Transferable Skills: Strengthen your communication, negotiation, prospecting, relationship-building, and business development capabilities.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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