Sales Development Representative (US hours)

Project Y; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Y offers a comprehensive tech sales program in Johannesburg, providing intensive training and guaranteed job placement with international partners. Candidates will develop essential sales skills while earning financial support during their training. A commitment to US working hours is required.

Benefits

Financial support up to 20,000 ZAR/month

Job guarantee with starting salary over 30,000 ZAR/month

Training by US and European sales experts

International exposure

Exclusive network access

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication required, near-native level.
• Previous customer service or sales experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend onsite training from 2 PM to 11 PM SAST.
• Engage with US-based clients and prospects.

Skills

Active listening

Superb Communication

Coachability

Achievement motivation

Job description

About Project Y

Project Y invests in South Africa’s top 1% of talent, supporting exceptional individuals on their journey to build international careers. As your lifelong career partner, we provide fully-funded premium education, access to global job opportunities, modern workspaces, and a strong community of like-minded peers.

About the Tech Sales Journey

Starting with an intensive sales bootcamp and hands-on experience in the US market, you’ll be mentored by professional sales coaches to prepare you for a career in business development. After successfully meeting the graduation criteria, we guarantee employment with one of our international partner companies.

Please note: This is a full-time, in-person program. Attendance at our Cape Town or Johannesburg hub is required from 2 PM to 11 PM to align with US working hours.

Learn more about the journey: https://www.projecty.world/project-y-tech-sales

Requirements to Apply

• Onsite Attendance: You will be required to work onsite at our Cape Town or Johannesburg beautiful hubs, a professional environment to meet your peers and support your success.
• US Working Hours: Be available to learn and work from 2 PM to 11 PM SAST, Monday to Friday, to align with US market hours.
• Fluent English Communication: You must demonstrate a near-native level of spoken and written English, as you will engage with US-based clients and prospects.
• Customer-Facing Experience: Previous experience in customer service, sales, or similar people-facing roles is required.

What we offer

• Earn While You Learn: Receive financial support of up to 20,000 ZAR / month in your first year.
• Job Guarantee: Secure a job with a starting salary of over 30,000 ZAR per month upon successful graduation.
• Learn From the Best: Get trained by leading US and European sales experts and develop the skills needed to succeed as a Sales Development Representative (SDR).
• International Exposure: Work with top tech companies in the US market, giving your sales career a global boost.
• Exclusive Network Access: Collaborate with international tech entrepreneurs, building a network that accelerates your professional growth.

What defines an exceptional candidate

• Active listening:You listen attentively, show empathy, and respond meaningfully to your prospects' needs and pain points.
• Superb Communication: You communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and in conversation.
• Well prepared: You do your research before any meeting and have a solid understanding of your prospects and the products you represent.
• Highly organised:You work in a structured way and manage your time effectively to stay on top of your pipeline, never missing a follow-up.
• Coachability: You are open to learning and actively seek feedback from managers and peers to continuously improve.
• Achievement motivation: ou are driven by results, take ownership of your goals, and go the extra mile to exceed expectations.

Starting date: July 2025

Locations: Cape Town or Johannesburg

Next steps:

• Please complete the application form on our website and learn more about Project Y's model.
• Shortlisted candidates will go through a multi-phase selection process, including sales and mindset assessments, a video interview, and in-person assessment days.
• Once you become a Project Y member, we’ll be on your side for life—supporting you every step of your international career journey.