Business Development Representative

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  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Position : Business Development RepresentativeWork Hours (Client) : 9:00am - 6:00pm PSTPay Range : South Africa: $1,000 to $1,500Work Location : REMOTEAbout the RoleWe’re looking for a highly motivated Appointment Setter / SDR to join our growing team. This role is focused on high-volume outbound calling and appointment scheduling, with secondary responsibilities in chatbot management and email/chat communication. You’ll work closely with Tanya and Brian to support outreach efforts and help fill the pipeline with qualified meetings.This is not a traditional BDR role – the primary focus is cold calling (150 calls/day) and managing initial contact points with leads.Key Responsibilities
  • Make 150+ outbound cold calls per day to U.S.-based leads
  • Set qualified appointments for the sales team
  • Manage inbound chatbot interactions and escalate as needed
  • Respond to emails and messages with professionalism and clarity
  • Log all activities and notes in our CRM (HubSpot)
  • Collaborate with the team for continuous improvements in messaging and conversion
  • Provide regular updates on call stats, performance, and feedback from prospects
Ideal Candidate
  • 2–3 years experience in outbound calling, appointment setting, or SDR-related roles
  • Prior exposure to U.S.-based clientele is a must
  • Based in South Africa for timezone alignment and communication style
  • Resilient and self-motivated – not easily discouraged by rejection
  • Clear communicator (both verbal and written) with excellent English fluency
  • Comfortable being accountable for daily KPIs and working independently
  • Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
  • Stable work history with no frequent job-hopping
Preferred but Not Required
  • Experience with HubSpot CRM
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Chat, Calendar)
  • Typing speed and accuracy (to be assessed during pre-screening)
  • Willingness to grow into additional responsibilities over time
What We Offer
  • A fast-paced and supportive remote work environment
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced team members
  • A collaborative team with clear expectations and room to grow

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