Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Hire Resolve · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Overview

  • The Sales Development Representative SDR is responsible for identifying and engaging prospective customers through a strategic multi-channel outbound sales approach. The successful candidate will leverage LinkedIn, email campaigns, cold calling, and data-driven prospecting techniques to generate qualified meetings for the Account Executive team.
  • This role requires a proactive, resilient individual who enjoys personalised outreach, values quality conversations over volume, and is passionate about creating new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

Outbound Sales & Prospecting

  • Execute outbound sales campaigns using LinkedIn, email, and telephone.
  • Source and qualify prospective customers within assigned industries.
  • Build targeted prospect lists using LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
  • Conduct personalised outreach through LinkedIn connection requests and messaging.
  • Manage email sequences using outbound sales engagement tools.
  • Perform cold calling as part of a structured multi-channel sales strategy.
  • Follow up promptly with inbound interest and marketing-generated leads.
  • Engage prospects across multiple communication channels to maximise response rates.

Pipeline Generation

  • Generate qualified meetings for the Account Executive team.
  • Schedule discovery meetings using meeting scheduling software.
  • Manage multiple prospecting campaigns simultaneously.
  • Maintain an organised pipeline of active opportunities

CRM & Sales Administration

  • Accurately update prospect activity and meeting outcomes.
  • Maintain clean and accurate prospect records.
  • Track daily sales activity and performance metrics.
  • Ensure all outreach activities are properly documented

Relationship Building

  • Build rapport with Marketing, Sales, and Revenue leaders.
  • Deliver highly personalised communication rather than generic messaging.
  • Understand prospect challenges and tailor conversations accordingly.
  • Represent the company professionally across all communication channels.

Requirements

  • 2–5 years' experience in a Sales Development Representative SDR, Business Development Representative BDR, or similar outbound sales role.
  • Proven experience with cold calling and outbound prospecting.
  • Experience executing multi-channel outreach campaigns.
  • Previous B2B SaaS sales experience is highly advantageous.
  • Experience selling to Marketing, Sales, or Revenue leaders is preferred.
  • Exposure to Martech or related SaaS solutions would be beneficial.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
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