Company: Catch
Position: Sales Development Representative
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Department: Sales
Experience Level: Entry Level / Experience Beneficial
Posted: 26 August 2026
Salary: Basic salary + commission
Closing Date: Not specified
Job Overview
Catch is recruiting a motivated, personable and results-focused Sales Development Representative to join a sales team in Sandton, Gauteng. This permanent opportunity is well suited to an ambitious individual who enjoys communicating with people, identifying business opportunities and working towards measurable sales targets.
The successful candidate will work closely with an assigned Branch Manager who is responsible for business development and growth across global markets. The primary purpose of the role will be to identify promising potential clients, make initial contact, generate interest and arrange quality meetings for the Branch Manager.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to develop practical experience in business development, lead generation and sales. In addition to a basic salary, the position offers the potential to earn commission based on performance, making it particularly attractive to individuals who are motivated by achieving targets and being rewarded for results.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sales Development Representative, you will be responsible for supporting the sales and business development process from initial lead identification through to follow-up.
Your duties will include:
- Researching and identifying quality leads and potential clients through internal processes, partner websites and other appropriate sources.
- Building and maintaining an organised database of prospective customers.
- Recording lead information accurately on spreadsheets and identifying the most appropriate contacts within potential client organisations.
- Conducting outreach to prospective clients through LinkedIn, email and telephone calls.
- Introducing potential clients to the company’s services in a professional and engaging manner.
- Qualifying prospects and identifying opportunities that may be suitable for further discussion.
- Scheduling meetings between qualified prospects and the relevant Branch Manager.
- Following up with prospective clients after meetings to help progress opportunities and support the sales process.
- Maintaining accurate information within Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
- Cross-checking lead information and ensuring that customer and prospect data remains accurate and up to date.
- Preparing reports and monitoring progress against agreed meeting and activity targets.
- Consistently following up with leads using appropriate communication channels.
- Working closely with the Branch Manager and wider sales team to support business development objectives.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Candidates applying for this position should ideally meet the following requirements:
- Strong high school academic results, with passes in all subjects.
- A university or college degree or diploma in any field will be advantageous, provided all subjects have been passed.
- Previous cold-calling, sales or general work experience will be beneficial but is not essential.
- A genuine interest in sales, customer engagement and business development.
- The ability and willingness to learn new systems, processes and sales techniques.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, together with a strong desire to succeed.
Key competencies include:
- Excellent command of the English language, including strong grammar and sentence construction.
- Professional telephone and email etiquette.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail when managing leads and customer information.
- Confidence communicating with prospective clients across different platforms.
- Persistence and the ability to follow up consistently without becoming discouraged.
- A friendly, personable and professional approach.
- Strong motivation to achieve personal and team objectives.
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes.
- Resilience and the confidence to handle rejection in a sales environment.
- A target-driven and commercially minded approach.
- A willingness to work according to the requirements of the region or market assigned to you.
- A strong desire to achieve rewarding results and earn performance-based commission.
Who Should Apply?
This role could be an excellent starting point for a graduate, school leaver with strong results, aspiring sales professional or individual looking to establish a career in business development.
Candidates who are confident speaking to new people, comfortable making telephone calls, organised when working with information and motivated by targets may be particularly well suited to the position.
The successful applicant should understand that sales development requires persistence. Not every prospect will respond positively, so the ability to remain professional, learn from rejection and continue pursuing suitable opportunities will be important.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are interested in building a career in sales and business development, you are encouraged to submit your CV for consideration.
Position: Sales Development Representative
Company: Catch
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Basic salary + commission
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