Sales Development Specialist

Virtustant; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtustant is seeking a Sales Development Representative to be the first point of contact for potential clients. You will generate new business opportunities by reaching out to prospects, understanding their needs, and qualifying them as potential customers.

Responsibilities include outbound outreach, researching prospective clients, and setting up meetings for the sales team while maintaining accurate CRM activity logs.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in sales or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients.
• Make outbound calls and send emails to prospects.
• Introduce our insurance products and services.
• Understand client needs and explain how our solutions can help.
• Qualify leads and schedule meetings for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

CRM familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce/HubSpot CRM

Job description

Job Title: Sales Development Representative

About the Company

Our client is an insurance company that provides a wide range of insurance products to individuals and businesses.

Job Description

As a Sales Development Representative (SDR), you will be the first point of contact for potential clients. Your main goal is to generate new business opportunities. You will reach out to prospects, understand their needs, and qualify them as potential customers. This role is crucial for our sales pipeline growth.

Responsibilities of the role

• Identify and research potential clients.
• Make outbound calls and send emails to prospects.
• Introduce our insurance products and services.
• Understand client needs and explain how our solutions can help.
• Qualify leads and schedule meetings for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in sales or customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in the insurance industry.
• Familiarity with CRM software.

Personality

• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Persistent and resilient.

Software & Tools

• CRM Software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).

Schedule

Monday to Friday

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Salary and Benefits

• Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.