Strategic Sales Development Lead

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# Strategic Sales Development Lead > Huzzle · South Africa (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-09 **Workplace:** remote **Department:** Sales Development Representative ## Description ### About Huzzle At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups and established businesses in SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. Unlike traditional outsourcing, you’ll be placed directly with a client as a core member of their team—giving you real ownership, career progression, and long-term stability. **Role Type: Full-time** **Engagement: Independent Contractor** ### **Job Summary** We are seeking a high-performing Strategic Sales Development Lead to drive growth for a premier modern home decor and lighting brand. This is not a typical "volume-only" SDR role; you will be the engine behind our outbound strategy, targeting high-value opportunities and sophisticated homeowners seeking minimalist luxury. As a Lead, you will bridge the gap between individual contribution and strategic leadership—managing a robust pipeline while mentoring junior team members to elevate our overall sales process. If you thrive in a fast-paced e-commerce environment and have a proven track record of converting luxury prospects into qualified opportunities, this is your next career milestone. **Key Responsibilities** - Prospect, identify, and engage high-potential accounts and decision-makers through a multi-channel approach (phone, email, and LinkedIn). - Maintain a "speed-to-lead" standard, contacting new inbound leads within 5–15 minutes to qualify them based on authority, timeline, and opportunity size. - Book 25–30 qualified meetings per month and ensure a minimum of 10–15+ sales-qualified opportunities are created. - Execute 50–80 targeted daily touches, utilizing deep research to personalize messaging for the modern home decor market. - Maintain 100% data integrity in the CRM, ensuring every lead has a scheduled next action and detailed notes. - Act as a Senior/Lead resource by coaching junior SDRs, sharing successful scripts, and optimizing outbound sequences. - Review personal and team funnel metrics daily to identify conversion gaps and optimize the lead-to-meeting ratio. ## Requirements - Proven experience specifically within the home goods, furniture, or lighting industries. - Demonstrated ability to move beyond activity quotas to focus on pipeline value and qualified opportunity creation. - Ability to work a strict 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST schedule from an offshore location. - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage high-end clientele. - Prior experience in a Senior or Lead SDR capacity, demonstrating the ability to mentor others and refine sales processes. ### **Nice-to-Haves** - Expertise in HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Office Suite. - Direct experience in E-commerce sales cycles. - Advanced skills in Lead Sourcing, Discovery Calls, and Sales Forecasting. - Background in closing or account management within the interior design or architecture space. ## Benefits 🌎 Fully remote role with flexible working hours 🚀 Work with high-growth international companies 📈 Clear career progression to Account Executive and beyond 🎯 Performance-based bonuses and incentives 🤝 Direct hire with global clients (not outsourced) 🧠 Ongoing training, mentorship, and sales development support ## Apply [Apply at Huzzle](https://apply.workable.com/huzzle/j/D4BB6C2224/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)