Business Development Representative (US Market)

Easygenerator
Cape Town, South Africa
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 0-2 years of experience and seek career growth in EdTech sales, comfortable with US time zone work from Cape Town.

Best fit for

  • Early-career professionals eager to transition into sales from other fields.
    — “0-2 years of relevant work experience
  • Candidates comfortable with high-volume outreach and cold communication.
    — “enjoy initiating conversations and are comfortable with cold calling
  • Individuals seeking rapid career progression in a structured sales environment.
    — “Many team members have moved from BDR to AE within 12–18 months
  • Those interested in AI applications for sales efficiency and productivity.
    — “You’ll get hands-on experience with the latest AI technologies

Things to consider

  • Requires working late hours in Cape Town to align with EST.
    — “02:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (your local time)
  • Mandatory native-level English proficiency for US market communication.
    — “Native Level English

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific examples of overcoming rejection in cold outreach.
    — “comfortable with cold calling and cold outreach
  • Highlight any prior experience with AI tools in professional contexts.
    — “be trained on how to use AI to work smarter
  • Showcase metrics from past roles that prove effective time management.
    — “multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • proactive engagement with key decision-makers
  • high-quality leads
  • successful conversions
Typical background
0-2 years of relevant work experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Cold CallingCold OutreachLead QualificationSales TechniquesProduct KnowledgeMultitaskingTime Management

Preferred

Edtech Industry Knowledge

Stack & domain

SalesBusiness DevelopmentCold CallingCold OutreachLead GenerationSales TechniquesProduct KnowledgeAi TechnologiesCommunicationInitiativeMultitaskingTime ManagementPositive AttitudeCollaborationEdtechE-learningCustomer SuccessAccount Executive

About the role

Original posting from Easygenerator via Ashby

JOIN EASYGENERATOR AND KICKSTART YOUR SALES CAREER IN THE EDTECH SPACE

Step into an exciting role with an innovative e-learning software company in the EdTech space as a Business Development Representative - US Market, and be part of a high-performing international team.

Easygenerator is a fast growing scale-up revolutionizing e-learning with our award-winning tool. Join us to reshape knowledge sharing and thrive on new challenges.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Grow Your Career: We provide a clear growth path for our BDRs to progress into roles such as Customer Success, Account Executive, and Leadership after mastering the Business Development role. Many team members have moved from BDR to AE within 12–18 months!
  • International Environment: Join a dynamic, international team (40+ nationalities) in a fast-growing scale-up where you can make an immediate impact
  • Training & Onboarding: A 3-week onboarding program covering sales techniques, product knowledge, and industry insights. You’ll receive regular coaching and development opportunities to help you succeed long after onboarding too!
  • AI-First Company - Easygenerator is an AI-first company, not only in the products we build, but in how we operate internally. You’ll get hands-on experience with the latest AI technologies, be trained on how to use AI to work smarter, and develop a future-proof skillset that will keep you ahead in the years to come. Betting your career on a company like Easygenerator means growing with the future of tech from day one.
  • Hybrid working policy
  • Location: Cape Town
  • Working Hours: Eastern Standard Time (EST) – 02:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (your local time)

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

  • Proactively identify and engage with key decision-makers through outbound channels
  • Conduct cold calls, send personalized cold emails, and initiate LinkedIn messaging sequences to spark interest and fuel our growth.
  • Qualify leads by understanding their needs, pain points and goals.
  • Create and prioritize strategic target account lists within a defined territory

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 0-2 years of relevant work experience
  • Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written - Native Level English
  • You enjoy initiating conversations and are comfortable with cold calling and cold outreach
  • You can communicate in a clear, goal-oriented way that leaves no room for interpretation
  • You take initiative, multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
  • High energy and positive attitude
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international and collaborative environment

READY TO JOIN US?

If you’re eager to kickstart your sales career and make an impact, apply today!

Source: Easygenerator careers (Ashby)

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