Sales Executive / Sales Lead – Digital PR & SEO, Cape Town

This is a remote position.

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and performance marketing, helping businesses scale through data-driven organic growth strategies. They work with a diverse portfolio of international clients and are known for delivering measurable ROI and long-term growth outcomes.

Role Type: Full-time, On-site

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Location: Remote, Quarterly meet-ups in Cape Town

Job Summary

We are hiring a Sales Executive with proven experience in SEO or digital marketing agency sales. This is a high-impact role focused on driving new business through outbound sales.

This role is fully remote but requires candidates to be based in Cape Town for quarterly in-person team meetups and strategy sessions.

• Drive outbound sales through cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn prospecting
  
• Identify, qualify business opportunities in the SEO/digital marketing space
  
• Conduct discovery calls and present tailored SEO solutions to potential clients
  
• Maintain and update pipelines using CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
  
• Collaborate with internal marketing and delivery teams to ensure seamless clients onboarding
  
• Meet and exceed monthly revenue targets and KPIs
  
• Stay up to date with SEO trends and digital marketing innovations
  

• Proven sales experience within an SEO, digital marketing, or marketing agency environment
  
• Minimum 2+ years in a Sales Executive or Business Development role
  
• Strong understanding of SEO services and digital marketing solutions
  
• Demonstrated track record of closing deals and hitting revenue targets
  
• Experience with outbound sales and high call volumes
  
• Proficiency in CRM tools such as HubSpot or Salesforce
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  
• Must be based in Cape Town (required for quarterly meetups)