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Sales Development Representative (Investor Outreach)

Huzzle πŸ’š

Huzzle πŸ’š

Sales & Business Development
South Africa
Posted on Feb 19, 2026

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are hiring a highly professional and research-driven Investor Outreach SDR to support capital-raising and investor engagement efforts for international clients.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and qualifying venture capital firms, angel investors, family offices, and private equity partners. You will initiate outbound communication, nurture early-stage investor conversations, and book qualified meetings for founders or senior leadership teams.

This role requires strong research capabilities, polished communication skills, and confidence engaging with high-level stakeholders in the investment ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and identify relevant investors (VCs, angels, family offices, PE firms) aligned with client investment thesis
  • Conduct outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, and strategic follow-ups
  • Personalise messaging based on fund focus, portfolio, and stage preferences
  • Qualify investor interest and schedule meetings for founders or executives
  • Maintain accurate investor pipeline tracking within CRM systems
  • Monitor outreach performance metrics and optimise messaging
  • Support fundraising campaigns and investor engagement initiatives
  • 1–3+ years of experience in outbound sales, SDR, business development, or investor relations
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Crunchbase, Apollo, or similar tools
  • Excellent written English with ability to craft personalised outreach
  • Professional communication style suitable for engaging investors and executives
  • Experience managing CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)
  • Highly organised and detail-oriented

Preferred:

  • Experience in venture capital, private equity, startup fundraising, or FinTech
  • Understanding of funding rounds (Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, etc.)
  • Background in financial services, SaaS, or capital markets

🌎 Fully remote role with global startup and investment exposure

πŸš€ Direct-hire opportunity with high-growth, venture-backed companies

🎯 Exposure to founders, investors, and executive leadership teams

πŸ“š Structured onboarding and outreach strategy training

πŸ”’ Long-term contract opportunities with scalable companies

πŸ† Elite performers may qualify for senior fundraising or partnerships roles