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About this Sales Setter / Sales Executive role at Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment · Remote · South Africa

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and resilient Sales Setter / Sales Executive to join a fast-paced, performance-driven sales team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for re-engaging dormant leads, speaking with business owners and entrepreneurs, and inviting qualified prospects to attend paid business events.

This is a high-volume outbound calling role suited to someone who is confident on the phone, commercially minded, target-driven, and comfortable working in a highly accountable sales environment.

You will receive regular coaching and AI-generated feedback on your calls, allowing you to review your performance, improve your approach, and develop your sales skills continuously.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Contact approximately 3,000 dormant leads per month through outbound calling.
  • Re-engage previous prospects and generate renewed interest.
  • Speak with entrepreneurs and business owners about relevant paid events.
  • Qualify prospects and identify suitable sales opportunities.
  • Invite and convert prospects to attend paid events.
  • Work towards daily call, conversion, and sales targets.
  • Follow structured sales scripts and processes.
  • Handle objections confidently and professionally.
  • Build rapport quickly with prospective customers.
  • Review AI-generated feedback following sales calls.
  • Apply coaching and performance feedback to improve results.
  • Maintain accurate records of calls, conversations, and outcomes.
  • Provide regular updates on activity, conversions, and performance.

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience in sales, telesales, appointment setting, business development, or a commercial environment is advantageous but not essential.
  • A strong understanding of business and the reasons customers make purchasing decisions.
  • Excellent verbal communication and telephone skills.
  • Confident speaking with business owners and decision-makers.
  • Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls.
  • Strong work ethic and a positive, proactive attitude.
  • Resilient and able to remain motivated when handling rejection.
  • Target-driven and comfortable working towards measurable KPIs.
  • Coachable and willing to receive regular feedback.
  • Data-driven and interested in reviewing personal performance.
  • Able to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Reliable, disciplined, and highly accountable.

Performance Expectations

The role will include clear daily and monthly targets, which may include:

  • Approximately 150 outbound calls per day.
  • Approximately 3,000 dormant leads contacted per month.
  • Daily ticket sales and conversion targets.
  • Consistent improvements in call quality and conversion performance.
  • Active participation in coaching and performance reviews.

Benefits

Salary and Commission

  • Basic salary of £1,700 to £2,000 per month, depending on experience.
  • Performance-based commission on sales achieved above the agreed baseline.
  • Commission may operate on a sliding scale, subject to performance thresholds.

Working Arrangements

  • Fully remote position.
  • Full-time working hours.
  • Candidates must have a reliable computer, stable high-speed internet connection, and a professional home-working environment.
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How this Sales salary compares

This role pays $29,750/yrin line with the typical range for Sales roles.

$12,180 median $33,750 $103,600

Typical range $19,650–$54,250/yr, from 12 comparable Sales listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Sales salary insights →

About Remote Recruitment

We connect top-tier South African talent with leading UK and European companies through remote work opportunities. As a specialist recruitment firm, we help businesses scale with skilled professionals while providing job seekers with life-changing career prospects.

Our expertise spans technology, finance, marketing, HR, and business support, ensuring the perfect match between talent and employer needs. We prioritise culture fit, career growth, and seamless remote hiring—empowering professionals to thrive in global roles.

Join us and take your career beyond borders!

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