Sales Development Representative, Cybersecurity

Huzzle.com

Sales Development Representative driving cybersecurity sales for high-growth startup. Engaging prospects through multiple channels and transitioning them towards closing deals.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing multi-channel outbound sales strategies, including cold calling, cold emailing, and LinkedIn outreach, while effectively managing lead qualification and CRM administration within the cybersecurity industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity Sales ExperienceSales Engagement Tools MasteryOutbound Cold Calling TechniquesCRM Administration ProficiencyLead Qualification Strategy

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Hard Skills

Cold CallingCold EmailingLead QualificationSales ClosingKPI Achievement

Soft Skills

Strategic MindsetIndependence

Tools & Technologies

OutreachApolloMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Cyber Defense ServicesSaaSTechEnterprise-Level OpportunitiesHigh-Ticket Deals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApolloCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute a multi-channel outbound strategy involving cold calling, personalized cold emailing, and LinkedIn outreach.
Manage full-cycle lead qualification to ensure a healthy pipeline of enterprise-level opportunities.
Utilize Outreach, Apollo, and Microsoft Office to streamline prospecting and reporting.
Maintain rigorous CRM administration to track deal flow and engagement metrics.
Transition qualified prospects toward a successful close, aiming for a consistent output of high-ticket deals.
Meet and exceed monthly KPIs, specifically targeting two closed deals per month with a value of $50K+.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience closing deals specifically within the cybersecurity industry.
Mastery of sales engagement tools, specifically Outreach and Apollo.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM administration.
Deep experience in outbound cold calling and cold emailing techniques.
Strategic mindset for LinkedIn outreach and lead qualification within the SaaS/Tech space.
Ability to work PST hours with high independence as an offshore team member.
**Nice-to-Haves**
Professional-level English fluency.
Experience working in an early-stage startup environment with initial traction.
Advanced technical understanding of cyber defense services and solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌎 Fully remote role with flexible working hours
🚀 Work with high-growth international companies
📈 Clear career progression to Account Executive and beyond
🎯 Performance-based bonuses and incentives
🤝 Direct hire with global clients (not outsourced)
🧠 Ongoing training, mentorship, and sales development support