Project Y
Project Y
Project Y
About the job
Hired through Project Y for a global Enterprise SaaS leader | Cape Town or Johannesburg – based role
Ready to break into the world of international tech sales?
Join a successful Enterprise SaaS company, working directly with leadership teams and C-level executives across EMEA and the US. This is your opportunity to turn your potential into a high-growth career in one of the fastest-growing international Enterprise SaaS companies.
About the Opportunity
Project Y partners with high-growth global companies to identify South Africa’s strongest Sales Development Representatives. For this role, we are recruiting on behalf of one of our UK-based SaaS clients, giving you the chance to:
Transition or expand your career in B2B tech sales with a strong onboarding & training program
Build a career in a global environment, while working from Cape Town or Johannesburg
Progress toward senior sales or leadership roles within 24 months
What You’ll Do
You’ll be part of a high-performing international SDR team focused on building pipeline and booking meetings with decision-makers at enterprise-level companies. Your day-to-day will include:
Mastering the market – Understand the space and your client’s ideal customer profile (ICP)
Prospecting with precision – Identify target accounts and the right contacts to approach
Multi-channel outreach – Engage prospects via phone, email, and LinkedIn to secure meetings and demos
Qualifying opportunities – Ensure leads are a strong fit before handing them to the sales team
Collaborating on GTM campaigns – Work with sales and marketing to refine outreach strategies and automate processes with AI
Continuous improvement – Develop your sales skills, product knowledge, and market insights every week
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a great fit if you:
Have a university degree
Bring 1–2 years of customer-facing experience (in sales or business development)
Are genuinely interested in global Ventures
Thrive in fast-paced, target-driven environments
Have excellent spoken and written English for engaging senior-level executives
Are based in Cape Town or South Africa or willing to relocate
Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot)
Familiarity with Sales Automation Platforms, like Clay, Instantly, or SalesLoft
What’s in It for You
Competitive base salary (starting at 25.000 ZAR)
20 days annual leave
Comprehensive training
Clear career progression plan
Regular team events & socials
Opportunities for international travel (e.g., client meetings, industry events)
This is more than just a sales job.
It’s a launchpad into the world of global B2B SaaS sales, with a clear path for growth, world-class training, and daily exposure to international business leaders.
Apply now and let Project Y connect you to a career that can take you anywhere.
Sales Development Representative (SDR) – B2B SaaS | US/UK
Project Y enables global companies to access South Africa’s top talent - quickly, reliably, and with impact. We operate across three core pillars: Y-Academy: Our train-to-hire programs prepare high-potential individuals for in-demand roles through hands-on, employer-aligned training. Y-Staffing & Recruiting: We identify top-tier talent, match our members with international employers and manage everything from contracts to payroll, devices, and office space. Y-Talent Investment: Through our Talent Fund, we remove financial barriers for under-resourced individuals - investing in their future and ensuring access is based on potential, not privilege.