VirtuHire

Sales Development Representative (SDR)

VirtuHire  •  South Africa (Remote)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help introduce an innovative SaaS solution to the South African hospitality market.

This is a high-impact outbound sales role where you'll be responsible for identifying and engaging hotel groups, restaurant groups, and franchise operators, generating qualified sales opportunities for the senior sales team.

If you thrive in a target-driven environment, enjoy speaking with decision-makers, and have a passion for outbound sales, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
  • Identify and engage decision-makers within the hospitality industry.
  • Generate qualified appointments for the senior sales team.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and update prospect activity.
  • Manage follow-up communications to maximise conversion opportunities.
  • Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
  • Work towards monthly appointment and activity targets.
  • Collaborate closely with the sales team to ensure smooth handovers of qualified opportunities.
  • Stay informed about market trends and developments within the hospitality sector.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 3–6 years of outbound B2B sales or SDR experience.
  • Previous experience booking appointments for software or technology solutions.
  • Strong cold-calling experience and confidence speaking with senior decision-makers.
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Experience using CRM systems such as HubSpot (preferred).
  • A resilient, self-motivated, and target-driven mindset.
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent pipeline management.
  • The ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • An understanding of the South African hospitality industry would be highly advantageous.

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience in outbound prospecting.
  • Experience generating qualified sales appointments.
  • Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls.
  • Strong objection-handling and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience working towards KPIs and sales targets.
  • Reliable internet connection and a professional home office setup.
  • Ability to work UK-aligned business hours.
VirtuHire

About VirtuHire

VirtuHire: Your Gateway to Premium South African Remote Talent

At VirtuHire, we specialize in connecting businesses globally with South Africa's top 1% of remote professionals. Our fully digital recruitment model combines advanced screening processes and an in-depth understanding of your needs to deliver exceptional talent tailored to your unique requirements.

With no recruitment fees and seamless onboarding, we make it simple, efficient, and cost-effective to access premium remote talent in roles spanning from virtual assistance and technical support to specialized positions in finance and project management. VirtuHire ensures compliance, cultural alignment, and skill compatibility, empowering your business with talent that not only fits but fuels your growth.

Key Benefits of Partnering with VirtuHire:

- Access to vetted, highly skilled remote talent from South Africa

- Zero recruitment fees, saving you upfront costs

- End-to-end employee management, including onboarding, payroll, and compliance

- Flexible staffing solutions tailored to scale with your needs

Transform your workforce with VirtuHire, where quality meets affordability.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2019
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