
Sales Specialist
- South Africa
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Source qualified leads by using software such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
- Source qualified leads by manually searching online communities, social media platforms, and other search aggregator sites.
- Create and manage outbound drip campaigns using Dripify (LinkedIn) and ConvertKit (email).
- Track performance and optimise drip campaign sequences using A/B testing (subject lines, tone, timing)
- Build relationships with prospects through email and direct messages on social media platforms.
- Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to improve the quality and efficiency of emails and direct messages.
- Like and comment on relevant social media posts.
- Join relevant groups and communities, track relevant activity, and respond to comments on behalf of Jamie.
- Add, update, organize, and maintain contacts and leads in CRM and other relevant platforms (PipeDrive, ConvertKit, Dripify).
- Monitor leads in the CRM pipeline and set timely follow-up activities (both automated and manual).
- Monitor inboxes (LinkedIn and Gmail) and respond to warm leads or escalate to Jamie when appropriate.
- Gather intel on prospects by researching their public profile and asking them questions to better understand their pain points and desires.
- Identify the best strategy to engage and convert leads to sales call (e.g., send them helpful links and resources based on their needs).
- Manage Jamie’s calendar and set up appointments via Calendly.
- Identify whether a lead is qualified enough to warrant a sales call.
- Send appropriate Calendly links and confirm appointments.
- Ensure calendar invites include context and prep notes.
- Manage no-shows and follow-ups with polite, value-led messaging.
- Fill out application forms on behalf of Jamie for podcast interviews, speaking opportunities, etc.
- Monitor and manage Jamie’s inbox, replying on behalf of Jamie when appropriate.
- Fill out weekly performance scorecards and send activity and reports.
- Submit recorded video updates of your progress
- Assist with data entry, removing stale leads from CRM, Dripify, and ConvertKit.
- Conduct customer or market research when requested.
- Add successful message templates and comments to TextExpander.
- 3+ years of experience in sales and lead generation.
- Professional office setup (decent computer, webcam, fast and reliable internet with back-up connection)
- Experience selling high-ticket service offerings ($10,000 USD+).
- Strong persuasive writing skills with the ability to craft compelling sales copy.
- Master at building relationships with people via email and direct messages.
- Strong ability to quickly learn and mimic Jamie’s tone of voice, mannerisms, style of speaking, etc.
- Quick to learn new tools, systems, industry terms, etc.
- Strong attention to detail, reliable, and consistent.
- Self-sufficient, proactive, and able to collaborate with the team asynchronously via email, direct messages, and video recording updates.
- Experience using software and automation to source leads and conduct outreach.
- Proficient with using LLMs for optimising quality and efficiency of copywriting, etc.
- Proficient at using softwares like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Dripify, Hubspot, PipeDrive, Mailchimp Gmail, ChatGPT, Claude, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Candidates who pass the initial screening will be asked to complete a short, unpaid exam to assess their critical thinking and sales skills.
- Salary – $1000 per month + bonus commission
- Type of work – Full-time (remote), 40 hours per week
- Work schedule – Australian time zone (Must start at 6:00 AM, South African time)
- Job level – Expert