Business Development Assistant

About the position

Business Development Assistant
Fully Remote | South Africa | R12,000 - R16,000

About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing company dedicated to building strong B2B relationships through smart, targeted engagement. With a strong foothold in their niche market, they specialize in connecting with decision-makers and creating meaningful opportunities for growth. Their mission is to combine strategic outreach with genuine connection, ensuring clients experience real value from the very first interaction. This is a company where your contributions will directly influence business growth and brand reputation.

The Role: Business Development Assistant
This role is focused on managing and expanding the companys LinkedIn prospecting and engagement strategy. You will be responsible for initiating high-quality conversations, maintaining consistent follow-up, and identifying new ways to connect with the target audience. Your work will directly support the companys lead generation efforts and overall growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Log in daily to the company LinkedIn account and execute planned outreach
• Send tailored, well-crafted messages to targeted prospects
• Engage with relevant industry content through strategic comments
• Monitor and respond to messages promptly, managing follow-ups systematically
• Make follow-up phone calls to secure appointments
• Track all outreach activity in a CRM or spreadsheet
• Test and refine outreach templates and response processes for higher conversion

About You

• 1+ years experience in sales, customer support, or outreach roles
• Exceptional written English with a clear, confident, and professional tone
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Understanding of LinkedIns role in B2B sales
• Bonus: experience with CRM tools, lead generation, or the FM/risk/safety space

Desired Skills:

• Planned Outreach
• CRM
• Sales
• Customer Support
• Outreach
• Attention to detail
• LinkedIn
• Lead Generation
• Safety space
• FM space
• Risk space

Desired Work Experience:

• 1 to 2 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate