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    Business Development Representative (BBS822)

    Hire Overseas

    🇿🇦 South Africa
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    We're looking for a Business Development Representative to own outbound prospecting and pipeline generation for a fast-growing B2B SaaS company selling QuickBooks automation tools to accounting firms, CPAs, and finance teams. You will make cold calls, send outbound emails, qualify inbound leads, and book meetings for the sales team.This is a cold calling-first role.

    The primary channel is the phone. You will be calling accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, opening conversations about how they currently manage their month-end close, and booking demos for the sales team.

    If you are confident on the phone, resilient under rejection, comfortable working HubSpot, and motivated by clear activity metrics and measurable output, this role is a strong fit.Why You'll Want to Join You will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)

    Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy Observance of Holidays per company guidelines

    100% remote setup so you can work wherever you're most productive This role requires availability during US business hours

    Work inside a growing B2B SaaS company with a strong product, loyal customer base, and real market traction High-activity role with clear metrics and direct impact on pipeline and revenue

    What You'll Work OnCold Calling and Outbound Outreach Make outbound cold calls to accounting firms, CPAs, controllers, and finance leaders daily Open conversations naturally, qualify interest, and book meetings for the sales team Handle objections confidently and keep conversations moving toward a booked outcome Send outbound emails alongside calls as part of a structured multi-touch outreach cadence Inbound Lead Response Respond to inbound leads quickly and qualify them against defined criteria Book qualified prospects into demo calls with the sales team Follow up on open inbound inquiries until they are converted or disqualified HubSpot and CRM Management Log all call and email activity accurately in HubSpot after every interact

    Tools & Tech Stack

    HubSpot
    Outreach

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Cold Calling·Required skill
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — BDR

    Volume calling70–100/day
    Templated outreach40–60/day
    Quick qualifications5–8/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Inbound Leads

    Warm leads provided

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Business-Development-Representative
    Sales-Development-Representative
    Outbound-Sales
    B2B-Sales-Development
    Lead-Generation
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    How do you qualify inbound leads?

    Template question
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    Describe your approach to multi-threading into an account.

    Template question
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    How do you prioritize your pipeline?

    Template question
    Research Hire Overseas's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Expect high-volume outreach activity with success measured by meetings booked and pipeline generated.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

    This remote-friendly role based in ZA provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

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