Sales / Business Development Representative (South Africa)

Main Focus:

On outreach, deal sourcing, calling, e-mail, list building, data enrichment, e-mail marketing, and LinkedIn messaging. It communicates a broad range of skills related to business development and marketing activities.

Rate paid in USD: $7 - $8 per hour

Experience and Responsibilities: 

• Minimum of 2 Years experience
• Excellent English communication skills
• Executing Direct Outreach Deal Sourcing
• Calling and emailing business owners
• Ability to discuss financial metrics
• List building
• Data enrichment
• Email marketing
• LinkedIn Messaging
• Analysing and expanding business operations toward sustained growth.
• Monitoring revenue streams and identifying opportunities to increase profitability.
• Evaluating and improving sales, marketing, and branding strategies.
• Identifying and developing new lines of business based on consumer behaviour.
• Performing competitor analysis toward obtaining an increased market share. Developing client relationships and strengthening industry partnerships.
• Identifying new clients by researching and creating networking opportunities.
• Negotiating and closing business deals that promote sustained revenue.
• Liaising with Sales, Marketing, and Management to align strategies aimed at increasing revenue.
•  Assessing and advising on potential joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Proficiency in integrated business management and CRM software.
• Knowledge of business development, marketing strategies, and brand expansion.
• Experience in identifying profitable business opportunities and potential clients.
• Exceptional ability to analyse market trends and competitor behaviour.
• Ability to maintain strong client relationships and establish industry partnerships.
• Competency in negotiating and closing business deals.
• Ability to advise on possible joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English (C1 Level)
• Ability to communicate and hold a conversation with decision-makers
• Minimum 2- 3 years of sales experience preferably.
• Experience with Business-to-Business sales; Retail sales experience is plus
• Proven track record of cold calling to acquire new business.
• Need to have strong customer service skills and the ability to create and maintain long-term relationships with clients
• Extremely well organized and detailed oriented with excellent time management in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to develop in-depth knowledge about products and markets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Schedule: Graveyard
• Must have a laptop/desktop which meets the minimum qualifications:
  • Must have Dual Monitors (2 Monitors)
  • Processor:
    • Core i5 or higher
    • RAM - 8GB or higher
  • Bandwidth Requirements Minimum:
    • Download Speed: at least 6 Mbps 
    • Upload Speed: at least 6 Mbps
• A quiet, private place in your home where you can work without background 

Benefits

• Work from home
• Access to diverse projects
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Collaboration with diverse teams
• No commute time
• No dress code (unless there’s a meeting!)
• Eco-friendly work lifestyle
• Exposure to a multicultural team
• Potential for long-term engagement
• Improved work-life balance

About 1840 & Company

1840 & Company is a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and remote talent solutions, dedicated to propelling businesses forward through our comprehensive suite of services. We specialize in connecting companies with world-class freelance professionals and delivering top-tier outsourcing services, across over 150 countries worldwide.

Our mission is to empower growth for forward-thinking businesses, seamlessly bridging any skill or resource gaps with our expertly vetted talent pool. We firmly believe in fostering an environment where exceptional individuals can achieve an optimal work-life balance, working remotely from any location, while maximizing their professional growth and earning potential.

We are headquartered in Overland Park, KS, USA with service delivery facilities in the Philippines, India, Ukraine, South Africa and Argentina. We invite you to explore the opportunities we offer and consider joining our exclusive network of global freelance talent. Visit www.1840andco.com to learn more about us. To explore a wealth of career opportunities and find a role that suits your unique skills and aspirations, please visit our dedicated jobs portal at jobs.1840andco.com