Sales Development Representative - Digital Marketing & Agency Experience
At a glance
Junior Sales Development role at Huzzle. Remote, South Africa ยท full-time.
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What you'll do
- Find target companies and decision-makers, then reach out by phone, email, LinkedIn and other outbound channels
- Qualify prospects for agency services and secure sales meetings with relevant decision-makers
- Tailor outreach to each prospect and follow up to keep opportunities moving through the sales pipeline
- Track prospect details and sales activity in a CRM, while meeting targets for outreach, leads and bookings
- Work with sales and marketing colleagues to improve lead-generation approaches
What you bring
- At least two years in outbound sales development, business development or a similar role
- Hands-on experience with B2B lead generation, cold outreach and booking appointments
- A background in digital marketing, advertising or another agency-based service, plus knowledge of agency sales
- Experience using a CRM and prospecting platforms such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo or similar tools
- Strong written and spoken English, with confidence speaking to business owners and senior decision-makers
Who this fits
This full-time remote role suits a self-directed, target-focused salesperson who can manage several prospects independently. It is based remotely in South Africa.
From the employer
About Huzzle
At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, SaaS companies, and tech-enabled businesses across industries such as MarTech, FinTech, EdTech, and eCommerce. Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with innovative companies where you become a valued member of the team.
Role Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) with at least 2 years of outbound sales experience and a proven background in digital marketing, advertising agencies, or agency-based services.
The ideal candidate understands how agencies operate, has experience generating qualified leads, and is confident engaging decision-makers through cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn prospecting.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional looking to grow their career in a fast-paced, international business environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and prospect potential clients through cold calling, cold emailing, LinkedIn outreach, and other outbound sales channels.
- Generate and qualify leads for digital marketing, advertising, or agency services.
- Book qualified sales meetings with key decision-makers.
- Conduct research to identify target companies, industries, and relevant stakeholders.
- Develop personalized outreach strategies to engage prospects and generate interest.
- Maintain accurate prospect records and manage sales activities using CRM platforms.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to improve lead generation strategies.
- Consistently achieve KPIs related to outreach activity, qualified leads, and booked meetings.
- Follow up with prospects and nurture relationships throughout the sales pipeline.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in an outbound Sales Development Representative (SDR), Business Development Representative (BDR), or similar sales role.
- Mandatory experience in at least ONE of the following industries:
- Digital Marketing Agencies
- Advertising Agencies
- Marketing, Creative, or Other Agency-Based Services
- Proven experience in B2B lead generation, cold calling, cold emailing, and appointment setting.
- Strong understanding of agency services, client acquisition, and B2B sales processes.
- Experience using CRM tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with prospecting tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, or similar platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Confidence engaging business owners, marketing managers, founders, and senior decision-makers.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple prospects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience selling SEO, PPC, paid advertising, social media marketing, web development, branding, or other agency services.
- Previous experience working with UK, US, or international clients.
- Experience building outbound prospecting campaigns and managing multichannel outreach.
- A proven track record of consistently exceeding meeting-booking or lead-generation targets.
Benefits
๐ฐ Competitive base salary
๐ฏ Performance-based incentives
๐ Fully remote work environment
๐ Long-term stability
๐ Career growth opportunities
๐ง Professional and supportive sales culture