Sales Development Representative - Staffing/Direct Placement Industry

Huzzle

South Africa

Remote

ZAR 499,000 - 749,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote
Career Growth: SaaS/MarTech/B2B
Peer Community
Ongoing Support
Tailored Compensation

Job summary

Huzzle is hiring a remote Sales Development Representative (SDR) to drive outbound prospecting, lead generation, and appointment setting within the staffing and recruitment industry. The role suits someone with proven staffing SDR/BDR experience, strong cold calling skills, and the ability to engage decision-makers and gatekeepers.

The SDR will handle high-volume outreach, CRM management, and set qualified meetings for the sales team while hitting KPIs consistently.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of SDR/BDR experience within the staffing industry (US-based market).
  • Experience with direct placement staffing sales.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.

Tools

HubSpot CRM
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Apollo

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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

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

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