Business Development Representative

How about a job that works for you? 🤔

Ever dreamt of a role where you call the shots on where you work? Welcome to Safeguard Global! We're all about making work fit your life, not the other way around. 🦸

Our “work in any way” philosophy means tackling projects from the comfort of your couch, breaking up your day to run errands, or taking meetings from a cozy café. At Safeguard Global, you have the flexibility to balance productivity with life’s moments while meeting your deadlines. 🛣️

The role in a nutshell:

At Safeguard Global, we are excited to be expanding our APAC Business Development Team. The Business Development Representative (BDR) is a work-from-home position based in Manila, Philippines, and a key contributor to Safeguard Global's APAC sales organisation. The role drives new business growth across the APAC region, with a primary focus on Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia. China is excluded from the scope of this role. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a proven track record of prospecting and cold calling into ANZ and Southeast Asian markets, communicating professionally in English with senior-level stakeholders, and consistently demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, and resourcefulness in building a high-quality sales pipeline.

How you will make a difference:

• Work ANZ business hours (aligned to AEST) to support outreach and engagement with prospects across Australia and New Zealand.
• Research and identify companies across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia that are growing and expanding, using indicators such as new job postings, funding announcements, and other market signals.
• Research target companies and identify key stakeholders across the APAC region (excluding China); compile accurate contact data and account intelligence to support outreach campaigns.
• Execute all aspects of inside sales cold calling and outbound prospecting for assigned APAC accounts, maximising the conversion of qualified prospects into scheduled telephone appointments and meetings.
• Work directly with the Sales Representative to schedule appointments, attend meetings where required, and assist with timely follow-up activities.
• Maintain accurate records of all prospecting activities within Salesforce or the designated CRM system.

What will make you stand out:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in B2B inside sales, business development, or customer support with a strong focus on outbound prospecting.
• Proven, demonstrable success cold calling and prospecting into ANZ (Australia and/or New Zealand) markets. This is a mandatory requirement.
• Experience prospecting into Singapore and/or Malaysia is highly regarded.
• Native or near-native English fluency (spoken and written), with a clear, professional communication style suited to engaging business professionals across ANZ and Southeast Asia.
• Ability to source new sales opportunities through outbound cold calls, LinkedIn outreach, and targeted email campaigns.
• Experience working with Salesforce.com or a similar CRM platform.
• Strong listening, qualification, and objection-handling skills.
• Comfortable working ANZ business hours (AEST) and overlapping with Singapore business hours (SGT) while operating remotely from a home office.
• Confident presentation skills and the ability to credibly represent Safeguard Global's value proposition to senior-level stakeholders.
• Remote Work Requirements
• Ability to work full-time aligned to ANZ business hours (AEST).
• Stable home office environment suitable for professional business calls and virtual meetings.
• Reliable high-speed home internet connection with minimum 50 Mbps upload and download speeds.
• Quiet and dedicated work-from-home setup to ensure professional client communication and productivity.

About us:

We’re not bound by traditional ways of doing things. Yep, we enable global expansion without the risk for more than 1,500 clients, but what really sets us apart is our vibe. We’re a community of 900+ Guardians, spread-out over 50+ countries, united by our dedication to a remote first and flexible workforce. 🌎

Why become a Guardian: 

• 👨‍💻 Autonomy and Flexibility (work in any way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule, all while maintaining a high standard of work.

• ✈️ International environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.  

• ⭐ Human centered culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.

• 📚 Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace. 

Next Steps: 

Ready to join a workforce that shapes itself around your life, and embrace remote work like a pro? Apply by clicking on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, or provide a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time. 

Welcome to the future of work! 🌐

At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.

Originally posted on Himalayas