Business Development Representative
At a glance
Entry-level Sales Development role at Safeguardglobal. South Africa · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Research hiring, expansion, and market signals to find promising companies and target accounts
- Map decision-makers and maintain useful prospect information for outbound conversations
- Run high-volume calling, email, and social outreach that produces qualified meetings
- Work with sales to book meetings, improve attendance, and carry prospects through follow-up
- Review outbound results and funnel friction with sales leaders, then improve the process
What you bring
- A record of meeting and surpassing targets in B2B inside sales
- Experience selling EOR, payroll, or workforce solutions, including global hiring and compliance topics
- Confidence prospecting US buyers and handling objections during outbound conversations
- Strong multichannel prospecting skills across calls, email, and social, using Salesforce or a similar system
- Clear communication, attentive listening, persuasive presenting, and resilience in a target-driven role
Who this fits
This suits a junior sales professional who enjoys building pipeline from scratch and engaging senior decision-makers. You’ll work hybrid from the Sandton office on a schedule running from 1pm to 10pm SAST, covering US Eastern hours. The role fits someone comfortable owning outbound activity within a global team.
From the employer
The Business Development Representative is a key position within the organisation and directly contributes to the success of our global sales team.
The role entails cold calling and follow-up capabilities for identifying suitable prospects, generating leads/appointments that lead to a rapid increase in new business. The ideal candidate will be a team player and consistently exhibit attention to detail, initiative, and resourcefulness in constructing the Company’s sales pipeline.
The successful candidate will be required to work from 1pm to 10pm SAST, based Hybrid from our Sandton office.
How you will make a difference:
Spot the signals others miss — identify high-growth companies by tracking hiring trends, expansion signals, and market movement
Dig deep into target accounts to uncover key decision-makers and build high-quality prospect data that sets you up to win
Own the full outbound motion — driving cold calls, outreach, and prospecting activity that consistently turns interest into qualified meetings
Partner closely with Sales to build pipeline that converts — from booking meetings to ensuring strong attendance and seamless follow-through
Confidently engage senior stakeholders (CEO, CFO, COO, Directors) — building credibility, sparking interest, and opening doors to real opportunities
Turn conversations into qualified opportunities by asking the right questions and uncovering genuine business needs
Build meaningful relationships that go beyond a single touchpoint — laying the foundation for long-term revenue growth
Actively challenge the status quo — identifying smarter, faster, and more effective ways to improve outbound and sales processes
Collaborate with sales leadership to highlight what’s working, what’s not, and where we can unlock more performance
Help remove friction in the funnel by spotting process gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities to scale impact
What You’ll Bring:
A consistent track record of hitting and exceeding targets in B2B inside sales, you know how to deliver results and keep the momentum going
Experience selling within an EOR, payroll, or workforce solutions environment, with a strong understanding of global hiring and compliance challenges is highly advantageous
Confidence owning outbound into the US market, you know how to engage US buyers, handle objections, and create real opportunities
A natural hunter mindset — you don’t wait for pipeline, you build it from scratch
Strong experience driving high-volume, high-impact outbound across calls, email, and social, with messaging that actually cuts through
You don’t just follow scripts — you think, adapt, and personalise to get results
Comfortable using Salesforce (or similar) to stay on top of your game and keep momentum high
Exceptional communication skills, you bring energy, clarity, and confidence to every interaction
Elite listening skills, you pick up on what’s really being said and turn it into opportunity
Sharp, confident when presenting, you know how to position value in a way that resonates and sticks
Highly driven, competitive, and resilient. You bounce back fast and go again harder
Ready to plug into a global team and own your patch working US Eastern hours (1pm–10pm SAST)
Who we are and what we do:
Safeguard Global is….Global! With offices worldwide, we help 1500+ companies hire, manage, and pay employees in 170+ countries. It's all about people! Join us to meet diverse folks, explore new cultures, and connect with amazing folks from around the globe. 🌎
Why become a Guardian:
🌏 International Environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.
⭐ Our Culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.
📚 Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.
Next Steps:
To express your interest, please click on the following link. We wish you the best with your application.
Welcome to the Future of Work! 🌐
At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.
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