Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Global FX

The Sales Centre co; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sales Centre co in Cape Town is seeking a driven Sales Development Representative to spearhead high-volume cold calls, qualify opportunities, and build a robust sales pipeline for a global FX brand.

You will research target markets, engage decision-makers, and collaborate with the sales team to convert leads. Strong communication, resilience, and a hunter mindset are essential, with base pay plus commission and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of sales experience, ideally B2B (from the HTML)
• FX experience is a strong advantage, particularly within the UK market
• A proven track record in lead generation, cold calling, or sales support
• A genuine hunter mentality: you’re comfortable with high call volumes and you bounce back fast
• Confidence on the phone and a knack for handling objections
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisation and time management
• Familiarity with CRM tools and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
• Above all: you’re motivated, resilient, target-driven, and financially ambitious

Responsibilities

• Running high-volume cold calling campaigns to uncover and qualify new business opportunities
• Building and maintaining a strong, healthy pipeline of prospective clients
• Researching target markets and decision-makers so every conversation is relevant and well-informed
• Working closely with the internal sales team to refine leads and move opportunities forward
• Representing a respected global FX brand with professionalism, energy, and enthusiasm

Skills

Cold calling

Lead generation

B2B sales

Hunter mentality

FX experience

Target-driven

Communication skills

Time management

Organisation

CRM tools

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Cape Town | R15,000 per month + commission

Our client, a global foreign exchange firm growing fast in the UK market, is looking for a hungry, competitive Sales Development Representative to help drive that growth. This is a true hunter role. You’ll be on the front line of their business development, picking up the phone, opening doors, and creating the opportunities that fuel their sales team.

If you’re energised by targets, unfazed by rejection, and want your earnings tied directly to your effort, keep reading.

What you’ll be doing

• Running high-volume cold calling campaigns to uncover and qualify new business opportunities

• Building and maintaining a strong, healthy pipeline of prospective clients

• Researching target markets and decision-makers so every conversation is relevant and well-informed

• Working closely with the internal sales team to refine leads and move opportunities forward

• Representing a respected global FX brand with professionalism, energy, and enthusiasm

• 1–2 years of sales experience, ideally B2B

• FX experience is a strong advantage, particularly within the UK market

• A proven track record in lead generation, cold calling, or sales support

• A genuine hunter mentality: you’re comfortable with high call volumes and you bounce back fast

• Confidence on the phone and a knack for handling objections

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisation and time management

• Familiarity with CRM tools and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

• Above all: you’re motivated, resilient, target-driven, and financially ambitious