Business Development Assistant
Remote Recruitment
Business Development Assistant
About this role
Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Business Development Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own the groundwork behind a UK sales team’s new business — researched prospect lists, clean CRM data and follow-ups that actually happen.
This suits someone curious and persistent who wants a route into business development with a UK company from home in South Africa.
Key responsibilities
- Research and build target prospect lists
- Qualify inbound enquiries and route them to the right person
- Send follow-up emails and LinkedIn messages to warm contacts
- Keep CRM records and activity notes accurate
- Book meetings into the sales team’s diaries
- Prepare simple market and competitor summaries
What you'll need
- Experience in a sales support, lead generation or research role
- Experience with a CRM such as HubSpot, Salesforce or Pipedrive
- Confident written English for outbound emails
- Organised, with the persistence to follow up properly
- A reliable fibre connection, a working laptop and a quiet place to work
Nice to have
- Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or Apollo
- Exposure to B2B or UK markets
- Experience with email sequencing tools
What's on offer
- 100% remote — work from anywhere in South Africa
- Working hours of 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), Monday to Friday
- Long-term placement with a stable UK employer
- Ongoing support from the Remote Recruitment team throughout your placement
If this sounds like your kind of role, apply with your CV and we'll be in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Business Development Assistant position at Remote Recruitment?
The salary for this Business Development Assistant role at Remote Recruitment is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Business Development Assistant job at Remote Recruitment remote?
Yes, this Business Development Assistant position at Remote Recruitment is remote, with team members based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Business Development Assistant role at Remote Recruitment full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Business Development Assistant role at Remote Recruitment.
How do I apply for the Business Development Assistant position at Remote Recruitment?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Remote Recruitment's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Business Development Assistant job at Remote Recruitment posted?
This Business Development Assistant position at Remote Recruitment was posted on Sep 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Business Development Assistant
Remote Recruitment
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