[Hiring] Sales Development Representative @The Legends Agency

Role Description

The Sales Development Representative is responsible for identifying and reaching out to potential sponsors for high-profile events hosted around the globe. The primary objective is to build a pipeline of relevant prospective sponsors and secure qualified meetings for the salesperson responsible for presenting and closing sponsorship packages. This is a fully remote role requiring proactive prospecting, independent working, confident communication with senior prospects, and the ability to work UK hours.

• Proactively reach out to potential event sponsors worldwide via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of relevant prospective sponsors within the health and safety sector.
• Book approximately 3 target meetings per day and 15 per week, with a minimum requirement of 10 meetings per week.
• Secure qualified meetings for the salesperson to present and close sponsorship packages.
• Leverage health and safety sector terminology and insights to hold confident, high-value conversations with senior prospects.
• Represent the brand professionally.
• Potentially attend global events in person.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills with strong confidence speaking to prospective sponsors.
• Strong self-management skills with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Sound understanding of the health and safety sector and relevant terminology.
• Proactive, positive, can-do attitude.
• Confident in prospect communication.
• Able to work remotely during UK hours, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM UK time.
• Experience in event sponsorship sales or a health and safety background is ideal.
• An established LinkedIn network of health and safety professionals is a strong advantage.

Requirements

• Fully Remote, South Africa | Remote | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM UK time, inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break.
• R25,000 per month, able to go higher for the right experience + £100 per closed deal once the first invoice is paid.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for higher compensation based on experience.
• Incentives for closed deals.