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Business Development Representative

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on supporting outbound sales efforts by identifying and qualifying potential business clients in the home-services industry. You will engage with decision-makers to introduce digital marketing services and schedule appointments for the sales team.

Qualifications

  • Near-native Spanish proficiency, both spoken and written.
  • Strong English communication skills for internal collaboration and engaging with English-speaking prospects.
  • Previous experience in outbound sales, business development, cold calling, or appointment setting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging business owners and decision-makers.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems and sales prospecting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Research and build targeted prospect lists of businesses within the home-services industry.
  • Conduct outbound prospecting through cold calls, personalized emails, and consistent follow-ups.
  • Engage business owners and key decision-makers to introduce relevant digital marketing services.
  • Schedule qualified discovery calls and provide detailed notes to ensure a smooth handoff to the sales team.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Organizational Skills

About the company

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South

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • SME
  • 51–200
Hiring great employees overseas can be tough. We make it easy with our hassle-free hiring. We help you find, hire, onboard, pay, and retain top Latin American talent for your business. Why Latin America? 1. US Time Zones Argentina & Brazil are just one hour apart from New York. Your Latin America teammates work when you do so you can collaborate all day long. 2. Excellent English We screen all candidates for excellent spoken and written English. They are ready to jump right in. 3. Cultural Fit We make sure all candidates are a strong professional and culture fit. They are already accustomed to working remotely. 4. Cost Savings Latin American salaries are 30-80% less than US-equivalents. Grow your team with top 1% nearshore talent without breaking your budget. Interview for free!

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Job description

Hi there! We are South and our client is looking for a Business Development Representative!

Note to Applicants:

  • Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America.

  • Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

  • Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority.

  • Interview Policy: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during interviews are strictly prohibited. 

  • Note: As part of the final stages of the selection process, contractors may be asked to provide professional references for a reference check. If you're selected, you may also be asked to update their LinkedIn profile. πŸ™‚
  We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Business Development Representative (BDR) based in Latin America to support outbound sales efforts by identifying, engaging, and qualifying potential business clients. In this role, you will research prospective companies, connect with business owners and decision-makers through cold calls and email outreach, identify potential opportunities, and schedule qualified appointments for the sales team. This is an outbound prospecting and appointment-setting position, with a focus on generating qualified leads rather than closing deals.   Key Responsibilities
  • Research and build targeted prospect lists of businesses within the home-services industry, including HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping.
  • Conduct outbound prospecting through cold calls, personalized emails, and consistent follow-ups.
  • Engage business owners and key decision-makers to introduce relevant digital marketing services.
  • Identify prospect needs, assess potential fit, and qualify opportunities based on interest and readiness.
  • Schedule qualified discovery calls and provide detailed notes to ensure a smooth handoff to the sales team.
  • Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, interactions, and pipeline progress in the CRM.
  • Consistently work toward weekly and monthly outreach and qualified appointment targets.
Required Qualifications
  • Near-native Spanish proficiency, both spoken and written.
  • Strong English communication skills for internal collaboration and engaging with English-speaking prospects.
  • Previous experience in outbound sales, business development, cold calling, or appointment setting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging business owners and decision-makers.
  • Ability to handle objections, navigate gatekeepers, and maintain productive conversations.
  • Highly organized, proactive, and persistent, with strong follow-up skills.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems and sales prospecting tools.
Nice to Have
  • Experience prospecting businesses in the home-services industry, particularly HVAC, roofing, or plumbing.
  • Previous experience working with digital marketing agencies or in B2B lead generation.
  • Basic understanding of digital marketing services such as SEO, PPC, Google Ads, and website development.
  • Experience using HubSpot, Apollo, or similar CRM and prospecting platforms.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM U.S. Central Time.
Compensation: USD salary
Location: 100% remote opportunity 

If this opportunity sounds good to you, send us your resume!

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