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Sales Development Representative (SDR) - Appointment Setter

VirtuHire is a recruitment agency that connects businesses globally with top-tier remote talent from South Africa, offering a seamless, fully digital hiring process and employer of record services.

VirtuHire

Employee count: 1-10

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The Client is a sales and marketing automation business dedicated to helping organizations generate high-quality conversations and drive revenue through structured outbound engagement. They are seeking a motivated, commercially minded Appointment Setter / SDR to support outbound activity and secure qualified meetings for the sales team.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Prospecting and Engagement: Reaching out to potential customers via email, LinkedIn, and phone.
  • Meeting Coordination: Booking qualified sales meetings for the team and consistently hitting performance targets.
  • Lead Qualification: Researching target accounts and decision-makers to qualify leads based on ICP, budget, and readiness.
  • Collaboration: Working with sales leadership to refine messaging, providing feedback on market insights, and maintaining accurate CRM records.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following:

  • Experience: Previous experience as an SDR, Appointment Setter, or Lead Generator, ideally in a B2B environment.
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage decision-makers.
  • Logistics: Ability to work full-time during UK hours (Monday–Friday); candidates based in South Africa are preferred.
  • Mindset: A target-driven, resilient, and self-motivated approach to work.
  • Technical Skills: CRM experience is considered an advantage but is not mandatory.

Benefits

  • Financial Growth: A competitive basic salary plus uncapped commission based on revenue generated from your booked meetings.
  • Flexibility: A full-time, 100% remote working arrangement.
  • Professional Development: Access to ongoing coaching, support, and long-term career progression opportunities.
  • Company Culture: The chance to work within a fast-growing, sales-led organization where performance is directly linked to earnings.

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South Africa +/- 0 hours

About VirtuHire

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At the heart of VirtuHire's mission is a passionate drive to bridge the gap between global businesses and the exceptional, yet often untapped, remote talent pool in South Africa. The company was born from a recognition of the significant challenges businesses face when trying to source skilled professionals remotely. Founders Nicholas and Brandon envisioned a streamlined, fully digital recruitment process designed to simplify hiring while delivering outstanding results. This vision is built on a foundation of core values: Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation. The team at VirtuHire upholds the highest standards of honesty and transparency in all their interactions, ensuring a trustworthy partnership with every client. They are relentlessly committed to delivering a superior service that consistently exceeds expectations, and they continuously seek out innovative solutions to enhance the hiring experience for both companies and candidates.

VirtuHire's culture is centered around making a tangible impact. They position themselves not just as a recruitment agency, but as a strategic partner in building and scaling world-class teams. Their process is meticulously designed to be both efficient and effective. It begins with a deep dive into a client's business needs and vision to ensure perfect alignment. From there, a targeted talent search is launched, sifting through thousands of candidates to present a curated shortlist of the top three within a week, complete with CVs and introductory videos. By handling the logistics of interview scheduling and offering seamless onboarding as an Employer of Record (EOR), VirtuHire manages payroll, compliance, and administrative tasks. This allows their clients to focus on their core growth activities, confident that the recruitment and management of their remote team are in expert hands. This holistic approach empowers businesses to build exceptional teams and transform their workforce with top-tier South African talent.

Employee benefits

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Learning and development budget

Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing sales training.

Company events

Regular team incentives, events, and performance bonuses.

Flexible working hours

Flexible, remote work setup with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Career progression

Opportunities for career progression into Account Executive or Customer Success roles.

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