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    Sales Development Representative (SDR) - AI SaaS

    Huzzle

    🇿🇦 South Africa
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    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 and established businesses in SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech.Unlike traditional outsourcing, you’ll be placed directly with a client as a core member of their team—giving you real ownership, career progression, and long-term stability.Role Type: Full-timeEngagement: Independent Contractor Job SummaryWe are hiring a high-performing Sales Development Representative (SDR) with proven experience selling AI SaaS solutions.

    This is a fully remote sales role ideal for candidates who thrive in outbound prospecting, understand complex tech products, and can confidently engage decision-makers in AI-driven conversations.You will play a critical role in building pipeline, qualifying leads, and setting high-quality meetings for Account Executives.

    Key

    Responsibilities Conduct outbound prospecting via cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn to generate qualified leads Identify and engage decision-makers within target companies Clearly communicate the value of AI SaaS solutions to prospective clients Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on ICP and buying intent Book discovery calls and product demos for Account Executives Maintain accurate records of activities in CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to refine outreach strategies Consistently meet or exceed monthly KPIs (meetings booked, pipeline generated)

    Requirements 2+ years of experience as an SDR or BDR in AI SaaS or highly technical SaaS environments Proven track record of outbound sales success and pipeline generation Strong understanding of AI concepts and ability to articulate technical value propositions Experience selling to mid-market or enterprise clients is highly preferred Proficiency with CRM tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar Excellent communication and objectio

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Salesforce
    HubSpot
    Outreach

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·2+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — SDR

    Targeted outreach30–50/day
    Account research1–2 hrs/day
    Intro meetings booked3–5/week
    Multi-thread sequences20–30/day

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    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

    Sales-Development-Representative
    SDR-BDR
    AI-SaaS-Sales
    Outbound-Sales
    B2B-SaaS-Sales
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    How do you handle objections on cold calls?

    Template question
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    Walk me through your typical outbound sequence.

    Template question
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    How do you research prospects before reaching out?

    Template question
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    What metrics do you track daily?

    Template question
    Research Huzzle'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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