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Business Development Representative (BDR)

Full TimeMid-levelSales / Business DevelopmentSouth Africa
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Schedule

9-5 EST

Start Date

ASAP

About the Role

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Business Development Representative (BDR) to support large-scale outbound prospecting initiatives and help generate qualified sales pipeline through structured, high-volume outreach.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in outbound sales who enjoys working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment. The ideal candidate understands outbound email systems, can balance personalization with scalability, and is comfortable optimizing outreach campaigns through data, automation, and continuous testing.

If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about outbound prospecting, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Execute high-volume outbound prospecting campaigns across email and other outbound channels. Manage outbound sequences while maintaining excellent organization and quality control. Monitor campaign performance, including: Open rates Click-through rates Reply rates Identify performance issues and assist with troubleshooting campaign deliverability and execution. Maintain outreach systems, inbox organization, and campaign workflows. Build, manage, and update prospect lists and outreach sequences. Collaborate with internal teams to analyze campaign performance and recommend optimizations. Test messaging, subject lines, workflows, and sequencing strategies to improve campaign results. Utilize automation and AI-powered tools to increase outreach efficiency and scalability. Keep accurate records of outreach activities, campaign metrics, and prospect engagement within CRM systems. Support ongoing process improvements that contribute to consistent pipeline generation.

Qualifications Required 2+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales Development (SDR/BDR), outbound sales, or cold outreach. Strong understanding of outbound email workflows and prospecting best practices. Experience monitoring and analyzing campaign performance metrics. Excellent written English communication skills. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Experience working with CRM systems and outbound prospecting platforms. Analytical mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for campaign improvement. Self-starter who can work independently while managing multiple priorities. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications Experience using outbound tools such as: Smartlead Instantly Quickmail HubSpot Salesforce Klaviyo Knowledge of email deliverability best practices and troubleshooting. Experience managing high-volume outbound campaigns. Familiarity with AI-powered sales automation and outbound workflow optimization. Previous experience in a marketing agency, growth-focused company, or B2B sales organization.

Required Tools & Technology CRM platforms Outbound email platforms Sales automation tools Campaign analytics and reporting software AI-assisted prospecting tools Success in This Role

The successful candidate will:

Consistently execute outbound campaigns with accuracy and efficiency. Maintain well-organized outreach systems and campaign workflows. Drive continuous improvements in campaign performance. Help generate a reliable pipeline through disciplined outbound execution. Contribute ideas that improve messaging, automation, and overall outreach effectiveness.

What We're Looking For Strong execution and accountability Excellent written communication Highly organized and detail-oriented Data-driven decision maker Problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset Team player who thrives in collaborative environments Working Conditions Position: Full-Time Location: Remote Schedule: Must have availability during Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours.

Must-Have Skills

  • 2+ years of business development, sales development, outbound sales, or cold outreach experience with proven expertise in outbound email workflows, campaign performance metrics, and strong written communication skills.

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with outreach platforms (Smartlead, Quickmail, Instantly, HubSpot, Klaviyo, Salesforce), email deliverability troubleshooting, high-volume campaign management, and AI-assisted automation workflows.

Tools & Tech Stack

  • Outreach and CRM platforms, email campaign tools, automation software, and analytics/reporting systems for monitoring open rates, click rates, and reply rates.

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