Johannesburg: Business Development Representative posted by Creative Media Group Ltd T/A Contesto AI

Business Development Representative (BDR) Remote (South Africa) | UK Market Do you enjoy the challenge of turning conversations into opportunities? Are you someone who understands that every no is simply part of getting to the next yes? Contesto is looking for motivated and confident Business Development Representatives to join our growing team. This role focuses on speaking with care providers across the UK, introducing them to our services, and booking meetings for our senior team. As a Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for creating opportunities with prospective clients by identifying organisations that could benefit from Contestos services. Your role is to start conversations, build initial interest, qualify opportunities, and arrange meetings for senior team members to take forward. This is a high-activity role that involves engaging with decision-makers, generating interest in our services, and maintaining consistent outreach activity through multiple communication channels. Key Responsibilities Make outbound calls to care providers across the UK Introduce Contesto and explain our services professionally and clearly Identify key decision-makers within organisations Qualify potential opportunities and assess suitability Arrange meetings for the senior team with interested organisations Respond to inbound enquiries generated through marketing campaigns Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients Keep accurate records of conversations, follow-ups, and outcomes within the CRM system Manage ongoing follow-up activity to nurture opportunities Track activity levels and performance against weekly and monthly targets Use phone, email, and LinkedIn to support prospecting and outreach activities Work closely with the senior team to ensure a smooth handover of qualified opportunities Compensation Competitive monthly salary plus uncapped performance bonuses. The more qualified meetings you generate, the greater your earning potential. About Contesto Contesto supports care providers across the UK with 24/7 out-of-hours operational support. Our services help care organisations reduce pressure on leadership teams, improve responsiveness, and ensure support is always available when services need it most. We work alongside providers, integrating with their existing systems and processes to help their services continue running smoothly outside normal working hours. Candidate Requirements We are looking for motivated, professional, and confident individuals who are comfortable speaking with new people every day and are driven by achieving results. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to remain resilient when faced with challenges. This role requires someone who is self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently in a remote environment. Essential Requirements Excellent spoken and written English communication skills Confident and professional telephone manner Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Ability to engage decision-makers and build rapport quickly Highly organised with strong attention to detail Ability to manage follow-ups and maintain accurate records Comfortable working towards targets and performance goals Self-motivated and able to work independently Reliable internet connection and suitable remote working environment Strong time management and organisational skills Preferred Experience Previous experience in sales, telesales, lead generation, appointment setting, or business development Experience working in an outbound sales environment Experience working within a call centre or customer-facing role Experience using CRM systems to manage leads and activity Experience using email, LinkedIn, or other outreach tools as part of a sales process Personal Attributes Positive and enthusiastic attitude Resilient and comfortable handling rejection Goal-oriented and motivated by achievement Professional and trustworthy Strong listening skills Eager to learn and develop new skills Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment Committed to delivering a high standard of customer interaction Additional Information Experience within the care sector is not required, as full training will be provided. We encourage applications from candidates who are eager to build a career in sales, even if they do not meet every preferred requirement listed above.