# Sales Phone Agent (Work From Home) - R99/hour Base + Up to R66/hour Ince

**Company:** [LawnStarter](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/2cHnXNeJLfquk8fhx8jF9q.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Sales

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## Description

**Location:** Remote – Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

**Contract Term:** June through September (with potential extension based on performance and business needs)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sales Phone Agent with strong phone-based sales experience and excellent written and spoken English. This is a remote contract role with a call center environment, requiring reliability, strong work ethic, and a distraction-free workspace.

This is a fixed-term contract position. Contract extensions may be considered based on performance and business needs. Structured sales training and ongoing coaching will be provided throughout the ramp-up period.

### **What You’ll Do:**

-   Manage inbound and outbound warm calls (approx. 200+ weekly).
-   Handle calls lasting 6–15 minutes to close new customers, explain LawnStarter’s services, and upsell recurring plans.
-   Meet and exceed sales metrics and quality standards.
-   Demonstrate exceptional communication skills with U.S. customers.
-   Maintain accurate CRM records and uphold data protection policies.

### What We’re Looking For:

-   Proven ability to close sales and overcome objections
-   Strong customer service and empathy skills
-   Goal-oriented with strong adaptability
-   Coachable and receptive to feedback
-   Consistent achievement of performance targets

### Qualifications:

-   High school graduate; college preferred
-   Excellent written and spoken English
-   At least 2 years of telesales or BPO experience
-   Familiarity with CRM/VoIP tools (Google Suite preferred)

## Requirements

-   Desktop/laptop with camera **(Core i5, 8GB RAM minimum)**, dual monitors, noise-canceling headset
-   Stable Ethernet connection **(50mbps for download and 25mbps for upload)**
-   Backup internet connection with the same speed requirement (e.g. mobile data or secondary ISP)
-   Backup power source (e.g. UPS or generator) in case of power interruptions
-   Noise-canceling headset or headphones with a microphone
-   A quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions

## Benefits

-   R99/hour Base + Up to R66/hour Incentives (South African Rand/ZAR)
-   Work from the comfort of your own home