Business Development Associate

Spiralyze

Business Development Associate making outbound calls to US marketing executives for a sales-services company. Qualifying prospects, booking meetings, and maintaining CRM records remotely from Cape Town.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-Level💰 $4 - $8 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication skills with clear spoken English, the ability to engage with senior business decision-makers, and a structured approach to sales processes. Maintains accurate CRM records and exhibits a positive attitude while uncovering business opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cold CallingCRM ManagementB2B Sales ExperienceAppointment SettingCustomer Service

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Soft Skills

Strong Attention To DetailPositive AttitudePersistenceAbility To Apply FeedbackInsightful Questioning

Industry Keywords

Marketing ExecutivesBusiness Decision-MakersSales TechniquesTelesalesGrowth Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Make outbound cold calls to marketing executives and business decision-makers across the United States
Speak with Marketing Directors, Marketing Managers, CMOs, Digital Marketing Managers, Growth Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, and business owners
Introduce the company's services clearly, professionally, and conversationally
Build rapport, ask qualifying questions, and identify prospective clients who fit the services
Respond professionally to questions and objections
Schedule qualified appointments for the sales team and coordinate calendars accurately
Maintain accurate CRM records, including call outcomes, notes, and follow-up activities
Participate in call reviews, role-play sessions, and ongoing coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clear spoken English that can be easily understood by customers in the United States
Comfortable speaking with senior business decision-makers over the phone
Able to ask insightful questions and understand customer needs
Willingness to receive and apply feedback
Positive attitude and persistence when facing rejection
Enjoyment of learning about businesses and uncovering opportunities through conversation
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate CRM records and follow-up activities
Ability to quickly understand new products, services, and sales techniques
Professional, confident, and ethical representation of the company
Ability to follow a structured sales process while sounding authentic and conversational
Previous marketing, cold calling, telesales, appointment setting, customer service, or B2B sales experience is preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive training
Ongoing coaching, including regular feedback, call reviews, and mentoring
Career development and transferable communication, negotiation, and business development skills
Remote flexibility with a supportive team
Bonuses for strong performance, including qualified meetings successfully booked
Potential for an ongoing position and growth opportunities