Business Development Representative (BDR) Sales Development Representative (SDR) | Briteco 19606
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
Business Development Representative (BDR) / Sales Development
Representative (SDR)
Employment Type
Full-Time
Location
South Africa preferred
Open to other regions provided candidates have clear easily understood English suitable for
U.S.-based clients
Working Hours
9am to 5pm Central Time
Coverage may extend as late as 7:00 PM to support both East and West Coast venues
U.S. coverage only (50 states Washington D.C.)
No international calling required
Base salary only
No commission structure
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive organized and relationship-driven Business Development Representative
(BDR) to support growth within a specialized wedding and event insurance product. This role focuses on
building trusted partnerships with wedding venues and planners positioning the insurance offering as a
simple free and valuable solution they can confidently recommend to couples.
This is a consultative phone-based sales rolenot high-volume cold calling. You will work primarily with
warm leads from an existing backlog of venues connected to couples already requesting quotes or
purchasing policies. Success in this role comes from strong conversations relationship quality and
disciplined follow-up rather than aggressive sales tactics or rigid KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Pipeline Management
Proactively manage and nurture a pipeline of warm leads including wedding venues planners
and event professionals
Maintain accurate up-to-date records of all interactions notes and follow-ups within the CRM
Prioritize leads effectively based on engagement level and opportunity potential
Outreach & Relationship Building
Conduct outbound outreach primarily via phone calls and email campaigns
Average daily activity of approximately 30 calls per day (rarely exceeding 40)
Hold consultative relationship-focused conversations rather than scripted sales calls
Establish long-term partnerships with venues as preferred partners recommending the
insurance product
Product Education & Onboarding
Clearly and simply explain the wedding and event insurance offering avoiding unnecessary
jargon
Answer questions and address concerns from venues and planners with confidence and clarity
Support onboarding of new partners to ensure they understand how to offer and promote the
insurance to couples
Client Support & Collaboration
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned venues and planners
Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting during onboarding and promotion
Collaborate with internal teams to share feedback and suggest improvements to the program
Brand Representation
Represent the company at wedding and event industry conferences or events (as required)
Maintain a friendly professional and approachable presence aligned with the wedding industry
Hard Skills (Required & Preferred)
23 years of experience in sales business development or account management
preferably phone-based
Strong outbound calling experience with the ability to lead 30-minute consultative
conversations
Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g. Ontraport Salesforce HubSpot or similar)
Experience with email outreach tools and campaign management
Strong pipeline management follow-up discipline and activity tracking
Comfortable working across fluctuating lead volumes while maintaining quality engagement
Bachelors degree in business sales marketing or related field or equivalent experience
Nice to Have:
Experience in the wedding events hospitality or insurance industries
Prior exposure to partnership or referral-based sales models
Soft Skills & Personal Attributes
Conversational and friendly communication style that feels natural and relationship-focused
Ability to explain nuanced products simply and clearly to non-technical audiences
Strong organizational and data management skills
Excellent phone etiquette and professional written communication
Self-motivated reliable and comfortable working independently
Consultative mindset focused on long-term relationships rather than transactional sales
Adaptable and collaborative team player
Tools & Systems
CRM: Ontraport Salesforce HubSpot
Communication: Google Workspace (Email) Slack
Additional browser-based extensions and tools may be used as part of daily workflows
What Makes This Role Exciting
Work with warm leadsno heavy cold calling required
Build meaningful partnerships within the wedding and events industry
Play a key role in expanding a specialized insurance offering with strong market demand
Emphasis on relationship quality and trust not aggressive sales pressure
Opportunity to grow with a scaling business while gaining deep consultative sales experience