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Sales Development Representative & Lead Coordinator

VirtuHire Open · verified Sep 22, 2026
Remote South Africa Senior Sales Development

At a glance

Senior Sales Development role at VirtuHire. Remote, South Africa.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Development
SenioritySenior
LocationSouth Africa
WorkplaceRemote
PostedAug 31, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Respond to inbound enquiries quickly, learn the project details, and decide whether each lead qualifies
  • Set onsite appointments or direct suitable enquiries toward remote quotes for the sales team
  • Chase unresponsive leads, open quotes, and active opportunities through to the next step
  • Handle Instagram messages, move appropriate prospects into phone conversations, and update the CRM
  • Send a brief daily activity report covering opportunities and required follow-ups

What you bring

  • At least two years in appointment setting, inbound sales, lead qualification, customer service, or similar work
  • Clear, neutral spoken English and a warm, confident style with U.S. customers
  • Strong questioning, listening, follow-up, organization, and CRM administration skills
  • You can discuss project budgets of $1,500 to $3,000 or more without giving final prices
  • You can work 18:00 to 02:00 SAST from Tuesday through Saturday with reliable internet, electricity, and a suitable home setup

Who this fits

This role suits someone who prefers qualifying and progressing leads over closing sales, and who can build rapport with affluent U.S. homeowners. You will work independently in a permanent, full-time remote position from South Africa. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 18:00 to 02:00 SAST, with Sunday and Monday as rest days. Shortlisted applicants complete a one-way video and may handle a live inbound-lead scenario.

From the employer

Remote – South Africa

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 18:00–02:00 SAST
Rest Days: Sunday & Monday
Target Start Date: 15 September 2026
Location: Remote – South Africa
Salary: Approximately $1,350 USD per month, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Sales Development Representative & Lead Coordinator to join a growing premium home-services business operating in Arizona, USA.

The business specialises in high-end residential and commercial services and works with homeowners across affluent areas of the Phoenix Valley.

This is a permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys customer interaction, lead qualification and appointment setting and is confident communicating with U.S. customers.

The successful candidate will play an important role in managing inbound enquiries and ensuring qualified opportunities are efficiently progressed through the sales pipeline.

About the Role

This is a lead qualification and appointment-setting position, rather than a traditional closing sales role.

You will be responsible for responding quickly to new enquiries, understanding the customer's requirements, qualifying opportunities and booking suitable appointments for the sales team.

You will also manage follow-ups, assist with Instagram enquiries and ensure the CRM remains accurate and up to date.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to new inbound enquiries within 1–3 minutes wherever possible.
  • Engage professionally and naturally with U.S. homeowners.
  • Qualify leads based on:
    • Property location
    • Project requirements
    • Budget
    • Timing
    • Decision-maker availability
  • Set appropriate expectations around typical project budgets without providing final pricing.
  • Book qualified onsite appointments or route suitable enquiries for remote quoting.
  • Follow up with leads who have not responded.
  • Follow up on open quotes and opportunities.
  • Manage conversations through Instagram DMs and convert suitable enquiries into phone conversations.
  • Maintain accurate customer records and notes within the CRM.
  • Keep pipeline stages, tasks and follow-ups up to date.
  • Escalate pricing questions, discounts, design decisions, unusual projects and other matters requiring management input.
  • Provide a short daily summary of activity, opportunities and follow-ups.
  • Maintain a high standard of customer service throughout every interaction.

Requirements

Essential

  • 2–5 years of experience in appointment setting, inbound sales, lead qualification, customer service or a similar role.
  • Exceptional spoken English with a clear, neutral and easy-to-understand accent.
  • Warm, natural and confident communication style.
  • Comfortable speaking with U.S. customers, particularly affluent homeowners.
  • Strong ability to qualify leads rather than simply book appointments.
  • Excellent listening and questioning skills.
  • Strong CRM and administrative discipline.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Excellent follow-up and organisational skills.
  • Comfortable discussing project budgets in the region of $1,500–$3,000+ without being pushy or providing final pricing.
  • Comfortable working 18:00–02:00 SAST, Tuesday–Saturday.
  • Reliable internet, electricity and a suitable home working environment.

Advantageous Experience

Experience within any of the following industries would be highly beneficial:

  • Home services
  • Construction
  • Roofing
  • Solar
  • Landscaping
  • Trades
  • Property services
  • Home improvement
  • Consumer services
  • Field-service businesses

Experience with GoHighLevel (HighLevel) is preferred.

Experience with Jobber or another field-service CRM would also be advantageous.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who can create a warm and positive customer experience while maintaining strong qualification standards.

You should be able to have a genuine conversation with a customer, understand their needs and determine whether the opportunity is suitable before booking an appointment.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Sound natural rather than scripted.
  • Build rapport quickly.
  • Listen carefully to customers.
  • Know when to handle an enquiry and when to escalate it.
  • Focus on quality appointments rather than appointment volume.
  • Be highly organised with CRM and follow-up tasks.
  • Take ownership of their work.
  • Be comfortable working independently.
  • Have a genuine interest in developing within a growing business.

Working Hours

Tuesday–Saturday: 18:00–02:00 SAST

Sunday & Monday: Rest Days

Due to the U.S. working hours, candidates must be comfortable working a late shift and have a reliable home setup, including stable internet and electricity.

Long-Term Opportunity

This is a permanent, open-ended position and is not a seasonal role.

As the business continues to grow, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their responsibilities into additional areas of the business, including lead qualification, customer reactivation, booking estimates and CRM/pipeline management across other service divisions.

Application Process

If you are interested in the opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a one-way introductory video, as strong spoken English, communication style and customer-facing presence are important aspects of the position.

Candidates may also be asked to participate in a live inbound lead scenario as part of the interview process.

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