Sales Development Representative for Media Agency (EU Based/Remote)

Paired Recruiting is a strategic talent recruitment company that specializes in connecting businesses with top-tier overseas talent, streamlining the hiring process and significantly reducing payroll costs.

Paired

Employee count: 11-50

South Africa only

Paired is a global staffing and recruiting agency that pairs remote work with top-tier talent. We help individuals from around the world connect with great companies that are looking for their specific skill set. Our mission is to provide great jobs to talented people, no matter where they are located.

We are currently seeking a Sales Development Representative to support a prominent marketing agency based in Europe.

In this role, you will be responsible for generating leads, building client relationships, and supporting the sales team in expanding our agency's reach. As a Sales Development Representative, your contributions will be essential to the growth of our clients' businesses through effective marketing solutions.

Responsibilities

Build and curate lead lists using Lusha and other prospecting tools
Execute multi-channel outreach (email, LinkedIn, cold calling) targeting US-based prospects
Write, test, and optimize outreach messaging that reflects our tone and mission
Send personalized InMails using LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Follow up on responses, manage conversations, and book discovery calls via Calendly
Maintain and update CRM and outreach tools regularly
Continuously improve conversion rates and outreach effectiveness
Work collaboratively with the marketing team to identify potential campaign strategies that resonate with prospects.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in sales, with proven success in marketing or media agency settings (non-negotiable)
Strong copywriting and personalization skills — you can craft compelling, human-first outreach messages
Proficient in outreach tools such as Lusha, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Instantly, Lemlist, etc.
Fluent in English (C1-C2 level) — excellent written and verbal communication is a must
Strong understanding of outreach best practices and ethical, value-driven sales approaches
Experience booking meetings for founders, consultants, or agency leaders
Ability to conduct market research and identify target leads.
Proficiency in using CRM tools and lead generation software.
Preferred Experience:
Background working with media or communications agencies
Experience working with or selling to public institutions (EU, UN, NGOs) or within the European impact space
Familiarity with mission-driven or purpose-led organizations

Benefits

Work from Anywhere
Competitive Salary
Flexible Hours

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About the job

Apply before

Nov 12, 2025

Posted on

Sep 13, 2025

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Location requirements

South Africa

Hiring timezones

South Africa +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Recruiting Team Marketing and Advertising Sales Remote Sales Development Representative Sales Development Representative Sales Development Representative (SDR)Senior Sales Development Representative

Skills

Lusha LinkedIn LinkedIn Sales Navigator Lemlist Calendly CRM Copywriting Personalization Market Research Lead Generation

About Paired

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At Paired Recruiting, we are revolutionizing the way businesses scale by connecting them with the world's top 1% of overseas talent. Through our proprietary and highly technical selection process, we are fundamentally changing the dynamics of global workforce integration. Our innovative approach leverages specialized outreach tools, advanced assessment platforms, and in-house developed formulas to meticulously vet and identify exceptional candidates that traditional recruitment methods often overlook. This allows our clients to build high-performing teams while achieving significant payroll savings, often up to 90%. We believe that geographic boundaries should not limit access to exceptional skill and dedication. Our mission is to create a seamless bridge between ambitious companies and a global pool of rockstar professionals, fostering a win-win scenario where businesses thrive and talented individuals gain access to outstanding career opportunities.

Our innovation extends beyond just sourcing; we've engineered a streamlined, end-to-end fulfillment service that transforms a typically complex and time-consuming process into a swift and stress-free experience. From defining the precise needs of a role to presenting a shortlist of perfectly matched candidates within 14 business days, our system is built for efficiency and precision. We handle the entire lifecycle of recruiting, vetting, interviewing, and even guide negotiations, but with a crucial distinction: our flat-fee model ensures our focus remains on finding the best talent at the best terms for our clients, not on inflating salaries. By removing the friction and risk traditionally associated with overseas hiring—backed by a 90-day replacement guarantee—we empower entrepreneurs and business leaders to focus on their core operations, confident that their team's expansion is in the hands of dedicated experts obsessed with quality and strategic growth.