Kickstart your career in sales
We transform recent grads into job-ready Sales Development Representatives with our week-long SDR training bootcamp.
A few of our clients
Our bootcamp is your ticket to FREE professional sales training and the chance to meet with international companies actively looking to hire remote teams.
What is a Sales Development Representative (SDR)?
An SDR (Sales Development Representative) focuses on the initial stages of the sales process. As an SDR, you'll be making the first contact to potential clients through phone calls, emails, and social media, then setting up meetings for the more senior sales team.
This entry-level role is the foundation of a successful sales career and provides skills that can lead to promotions into more senior roles such as: Account Executives, Customer Success Managers, or Sales Managers.
Key responsibilities:
Prospecting: Researching and identifying potential customers
Outreach: Making cold calls and sending personalised emails
Qualification: Assessing if prospects are a good fit for the product
Scheduling: Setting up meetings between prospects and Account Executives
CRM Management: Tracking interactions and managing your pipeline
What makes great SDRs:
You are perfect for the role if you:
- Love talking to people and building connections
- Enjoy solving problems and helping others
- Have a positive attitude even when facing challenges
- Are organised and can manage your time well
- Are resilient as there will be many rejection calls
- Can explain complicated ideas in simple ways
Why you should apply:
Expert training
You’ll learn modern SDR techniques, tools, and strategies from a top UK-based trainer who we are flying out to Cape Town.
Quick career growth
SDRs typically move up to higher sales positions within 1-2 years.
Great pay potential
Entry-level salary plus commission.
Supportive team
Work with other SDRs in our Cape Town office with mentors to guide you.
High demand role
Companies are constantly searching for qualified SDRs, giving you excellent job security and multiple options.
SDR Bootcamp details:
One-week, in-person bootcamp in Cape Town
We’re inviting grads from South Africa’s top three universities - UCT, Stellenbosch and Wits - to take part in our week-long bootcamp.
First four days: focused on intensive skills training and development.
Final day afternoon: our clients will pitch their businesses to YOU! You'll get to hear what makes each company special and decide which ones interest you most.
We'll help you schedule interviews the following week with the companies you're most excited about. You're in the driver's seat!
If you land a job, you'll work remotely for your international employer from our modern shared office space in Cape Town. You'll be alongside other SDRs from your training cohort—getting the benefits of an in-person team while working for exciting companies abroad!
Our next bootcamp dates are from the 2nd-6th of June 2025.
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Learn how to find the perfect potential customers for a business! We'll teach you how to research companies online, spot who might need the product, and find the right person to contact. You'll become a detective of sorts, discovering valuable information that helps you connect with prospects in a meaningful way.
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Master the art of making that first contact! You'll learn how to write emails that actually get opened and responded to, and how to make phone calls that turn into conversations rather than quick hang-ups. We'll practice handling objections like "I'm not interested" or "We don't have budget" so you feel confident in any situation.
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Get comfortable with the digital tools that make sales teams successful. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are like the brain of a sales operation – you'll learn how to track who you've contacted, what they've said, and when to follow up. These organisational skills will make you super efficient and help you hit your targets!
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Understand the products and services you might be selling! We'll cover the basics of software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses and how to explain technical products in simple terms. This knowledge will help you sound confident and knowledgeable when speaking with potential customers.
Selection process
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Apply through our online form.
You do not need any prior experience to apply. If you’ve been to one of the institutions mentioned and are interested in sales, apply!
We’ll have a look at your CV, ensuring that you meet all our requirements and will then proceed to setting up an initial call.
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A quick chat with our team will be scheduled so we can get to know you! We're looking for friendly, confident people who enjoy talking to others.
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A short writing activity and fun personality quiz to help us understand your communication style and what environment you thrive in.
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Try your hand at a practice conversation! We'll walk you through a fun role-play scenario to see how naturally you can adapt and respond in the moment. It's a chance to show off your quick thinking.
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Top candidates will be invited to join our exciting one-week program where your sales journey begins.
Meet our trainers:
James brings real-world sales expertise from his current role and decade of experience at companies like Salesforce and Oracle.
He's trained dozens of beginners just like you and knows exactly what works in today's sales world.
Unlike theoretical trainers, he teaches practical techniques that work today, giving you skills you can use right away on the job.
Helen brings over a decade of digital marketing and SaaS experience.
She knows how buyers think, helping her create practical sales frameworks and templates for SDRs.
Helen has helped dozens of people just like you transform into successful sales professionals, with a special talent for making complex concepts easy to understand.
One-week training program at no cost
Daily lunch provided
Transport stipend of R1200
Direct exposure to potential employers
If placed, receive a starting salary of R16,000/month (first 6 months)
Guaranteed salary increase: R20,000/month (6 + months)
FAQs
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We welcome graduates from University of Cape Town (UCT), University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), and Stellenbosch University who live in the Cape Town area. Don't worry about having work experience - we're on the hunt for potential.
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While we can't promise you'll get a job, our program is designed to give you the best possible shot at success. Top students will have several interview opportunities with our clients who are eager to meet you!
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On the final day, you'll get to meet companies who are looking to hire! They'll tell you all about their business and what makes them special. Then YOU get to choose which ones you're most interested in, and we'll set up interviews for the following week.
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"You'll learn everything you need to succeed as an SDR! We'll teach you how to find great prospects, make engaging calls, write emails that get responses, handle those tricky "no thanks" moments, use the important sales software, understand tech products, and communicate like a pro. All the real-world skills companies are looking for!
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We run these programs throughout the year whenever companies are looking to hire new SDRs. Sign up to be notified about upcoming cohorts.
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Ready to transform your career?
Apply now for our upcoming SDR training cohort and take the first step toward a successful career in sales.
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