Outbound Sales Representative
Affinity International
Johannesburg, Gauteng
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, call centre roles in South Africa typically pay R6 000 to R14 000 a month (indicative).
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Job description
Outbound Sales Representative
OVERVIEW
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Outbound Sales Representative. Our client is a well-established US-based company operating in the credit card processing industry, serving businesses across the United States. This is a fully remote, outbound sales role focused on prospecting new business clients and converting them onto the company's payment processing services. The successful candidate will work directly with US-based sales leadership and will be required to align their working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct high-volume outbound cold calls to US-based businesses to introduce and sell credit card processing solutions
- Identify decisionmakers, open conversations, and move prospects through the sales pipeline with a clear and consultative approach the quality of the client interaction system approaches
- Handle objections confidently and professionally, maintaining persistence without compromising
- Accurately capture call notes, prospect details, and pipeline updates in the company's CRM
- Meet or exceed weekly and monthly call and conversion targets as set by sales leadership
- Follow up consistently with prospects who require additional touchpoints before making a decision
- Collaborate with the broader sales team across time zones to share insights and refine outreach
REQUIREMENTS
- Matric (Grade 12) as a minimum qualification; a National Diploma or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification is advantageous
- Minimum 2 years of proven outbound sales or tele sales experience, with a track record of hitting targets a US client base
- Demonstrated ability to cold call, handle objections, and close deals over the phone
- Excellent spoken and written English, with a clear and professional telephone manner suitable for
- Reliable home office setup with a stable internet connection and a quiet working environment
- Availability to work US Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours on a fully remote basis
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Prior experience selling financial, payment, or technology-related services to business clients
- Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar tools
- Experience working with international clients or in a cross-border remote sales environment
- Exposure to B2B sales environments where the decision-maker cycle involves multiple touchpoints
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Professionalism and reliability
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