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Sales Development Representative – Direct Placement Industry

  • Company: Get A Job.ai
  • Location: South Africa
  • Salary: Pay not listed

Website Get A Job.ai

Represented by Get A Job.ai

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential recruiting organization seeking a Sales Development Representative to join their growing team. This is a full-time remote position based in South Africa, working as an independent contractor with international clients in the staffing sector.

We're looking for an experienced SDR who thrives in high-volume outbound prospecting and has a proven track record in the direct placement industry. You'll be responsible for building pipeline, qualifying leads, and setting appointments that drive business growth.

Responsibilities

  • Execute 80–100 outbound calls daily to prospective clients in target markets
  • Generate new opportunities through multi-channel outreach including cold calling, email campaigns, and LinkedIn prospecting
  • Identify and qualify decision-makers within target organizations
  • Schedule 5–7 qualified appointments per week for the sales team
  • Maintain accurate records of all prospect interactions within HubSpot CRM
  • Design and execute email sequences and follow-up campaigns
  • Leverage LinkedIn Sales Navigator and prospecting platforms such as Apollo to identify new leads
  • Track daily outreach activity and maintain detailed CRM documentation
  • Navigate conversations with gatekeepers and confidently address objections
  • Partner with leadership to refine outbound sales processes and improve conversion rates

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 2+ years of SDR or BDR experience within the staffing industry, specifically in US-based markets
  • Direct experience with direct placement staffing sales (not third-party recruiting)
  • Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting or exceeding KPI targets
  • Strong cold calling skills with proven appointment-setting success
  • Hands-on experience using HubSpot CRM
  • Proficiency with LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Experience using Apollo or similar prospecting platforms
  • Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to confidently handle objections and navigate past gatekeepers
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. Once qualified, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication is managed through our team to ensure a professional process for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are based on experience and client budget.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work to ensure fair access to opportunities.

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Working in South Africa

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. Its nine provinces are bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic, and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe to the east and northeast by Mozambique, and Eswatini, and it encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres, the country has a population of over 63 million people, making it the sixth-most populated country in Africa. Pretoria is the administrative capital, while

Note: South Africa observes a public holiday on Sep 24 — Heritage Day.

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National unemployment rate in South Africa: 32.4%via World Bank

GDP per capita in South Africa: $6,598via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in South Africa: 3.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in South Africa: 1.1% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per week in South Africa: 42.4via ILOSTAT

Mean monthly earnings in South Africa: $603via ILOSTAT

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    Listing facts

    • Role Sales Development Representative – Direct Placement Industry
    • Employer Get A Job.ai
    • Location South Africa
    • Type Full Time
    • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
    • Posted September 2, 2026
    • Apply by October 2, 2026
    • Country South Africa
    • Overview Full job description on this page (384 words)

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