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Sales Development Representative (Virtual Assistant)

Assist World

Sales, Outreach & Business DevelopmentRemoteNot stated by employerEntry levelSouth AfricaSouth Africa112d ago

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We checked this opportunity from Assist World. It is listed as South Africa.

The work location is South Africa. Employer-stated compensation: Salary not included in the job posting.

Job description

About this role

About the Company Creating Logistics Services is a full-service trucking company based in Houston, Texas, specialising in flatbed freight. We haul steel, machinery, construction materials, lumber, and anything that goes on a trailer. As we scale our operations, we're building out a dedicated sales team to drive new business and expand our client base. Role Overview We're looking for a driven and articulate Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing virtual team. In this role, you'll be the first point of contact with prospective clients — identifying leads, making outbound calls, and booking qualified appointments for our…

Responsibilities

  • Generate and build targeted lead lists using Apollo and other lead generation tools
  • Research and identify key decision-makers at potential shipping companies across industries such as steel, construction, manufacturing, and heavy equipment
  • Conduct outbound cold calls to prospective shipping clients
  • Follow up with freight leads to maintain pipeline activity
  • Qualify leads and set up appointments with the senior sales team to close deals

Qualifications and requirements

  • Fluent, professional English — both written and spoken (non-negotiable)
  • Strong communication skills and confidence making outbound sales calls
  • Experience in logistics, trucking, freight brokerage, or transportation is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with CRM systems (Close CRM, HubSpot, GoHighLevel, Salesforce, or similar)
  • Comfortable using lead generation tools such as Apollo
  • About the Company Creating Logistics Services is a full-service trucking company based in Houston, Texas, specialising in flatbed freight. We haul steel, machinery, construction materials, lumber, and anything that goes on a trailer. As we scale our operations, we're building out a dedicated sales team to drive new business and expand our client base. Role Overview We're looking for a driven and articulate Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing virtual team. In this role, you'll be the first point of contact with prospective clients — identifying leads, making outbound calls, and booking qualified appointments for our senior sales closers. This is a high-impact role for someone who is hungry, organised, and confident on the phone. Key Responsibilities
  • Generate and build targeted lead lists using Apollo and other lead generation tools
  • Research and identify key decision-makers at potential shipping companies across industries such as steel, construction, manufacturing, and heavy equipment
  • Conduct outbound cold calls to prospective shipping clients
  • Follow up with freight leads to maintain pipeline activity
  • Qualify leads and set up appointments with the senior sales team to close deals
  • Accurately update and maintain CRM systems with customer information, call notes, and follow-up tasks
  • Meet daily and weekly outreach targets
  • Collaborate with the team to refine scripts, messaging, and targeting strategies Requirements
  • Fluent, pr
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Assist World
Source checked
September 9, 2026
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Work setup and location
Remote · South Africa
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South Africa · Confirmed by source
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Not stated by employer
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