Sales Development Representative - Digital Marketing Services
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 startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries such as SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. Unlike an outsourcing agency, we place you directly with a client where you’re hired in-house as a valued member of their team.
About the Company
Our client is a rapidly growing digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and performance marketing, helping businesses scale through data-driven organic growth strategies. They work with a diverse portfolio of international clients and are known for delivering measurable ROI and long-term growth outcomes.
Role Type: Full-time, On-site
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Location: Remote, Quarterly meet-ups in Cape Town
Job Summary
We are hiring a Sales Executive with proven experience in SEO or digital marketing sales. This is a high-impact role focused on driving new business through outbound sales.
This role is fully remote but requires candidates to be based in Cape Town for quarterly in-person team meetups and strategy sessions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outbound prospecting via cold calls, email, and LinkedIn to generate qualified leads
- Identify and research target companies within key industries (e.g., SaaS, eCommerce, professional services)
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on ICP criteria
- Book discovery calls and product demos for Account Executives
- Maintain accurate records of outreach and pipeline activity in CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to refine messaging and campaigns
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly KPIs (meetings booked, conversion rates, pipeline generated)
Requirements
- Proven experience in cold outreach, lead generation, and appointment setting
- Familiarity with digital marketing services (SEO, PPC, social media, content marketing)
- Strong communication and persuasion skills in English (both written and verbal)
- Experience using CRM tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and target-driven
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment
- Must be based in Cape Town (required for quarterly meetups)
Benefits
💰 Competitive salary: based on experience and performance
🌎 Flexible work environment
🚀 Work with a high-growth digital marketing agency serving global clients
📈 Clear career progression into Account Executive or Sales Manager roles
🤝 Structured onboarding, ongoing training, and sales enablement support
🛠 Access to premium sales tools, CRM systems, and prospecting platforms
Skills
As published by workable · 15 questions · 3 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Photo, Education, Experience, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (6)
- What language(s) are you business proficient in?
- How many years of Cold calling experience do you have?
- How many years of sales experience do you have within the SEO / Digital Marketing space? (Required)
- What are your monthly salary expectations in USD?
- What were you making in your previous role as a monthly salary? Mention your base and any commissions separately (if applicable).
- If you have a LinkedIn profile, please provide the URL below (if you don't have a LinkedIn profile, put N/A)
Pick from a list (6)
- What is your level of proficiency in English?
- Which of the following timezones are you able to work in?
- Are you currently based in Cape Town, South Africa?
- Are you comfortable attending in-person meet ups per quarter in Cape Town?
- What type of company do you prefer to work for?
- How did you hear about this opportunity? (Please note, this has no impact on your application)
Written answers (3)
- What were your outbound call volumes like daily? (e.g., “80–100 calls/day”)
- Can you list all of the sales tools, software and platforms that you have used in your previous roles? List CRM, dialers, prospecting, communication tools (e.g., HubSpot, Aircall, Apollo, Slack, etc.)
- Which industries have you worked in your sales roles? Were these B2B or B2C? (e.g., Cybersecurity - B2B, Finance - B2C etc.)