Sales Development Representative, Americas (FTC) | DigiCert, Inc.
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : January 30, 2026
About the Role
This high-RPM global role manages digital security data and ensures 100% compliance with international sales and data privacy standards for the Americas market. Utilizing Salesforce for pipeline orchestration and AWS for scalable analytics, the representative minimizes operational risk in lead generation. Their role leverages data-driven diagnostics to optimize market entry and ensures the commercial integrity of the group’s global cybersecurity portfolio.
Job summary
- The Sales Development Representative – Existing Accounts plays a critical role in growing revenue within our installed customer base. This role is dedicated to identifying cross-sell, upsell, and expansion opportunities across existing accounts by proactively engaging customers, understanding their evolving needs, and positioning additional DigiCert solutions that drive value.
- This role partners closely with Account Managers and Customer Success to execute a coordinated expansion strategy, ensuring we deepen relationships, increase product adoption, and maximize customer lifetime value.
This is a fixed-term contract position.
What you will do
Cross-Sell & Expansion Pipeline Generation
- Proactively engage existing customers to identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities.
- Conduct discovery calls to understand customer challenges, product usage, and unmet needs.
- Map customer needs to DigiCert solutions to generate high-quality expansion opportunities.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline focused on incremental ACV.
Customer Relationship Development
- Serve as an early touchpoint to strengthen engagement within assigned accounts.
- Educate customers on additional products, capabilities, and best practices.
- Maintain regular, value-added communication to increase awareness and adoption.
Collaboration with Account Managers & Customer Success
- Work closely with AMs to coordinate account strategy and prioritize high-value accounts.
- Share insights, usage trends, and opportunity signals to support account planning.
- Assist in prequalification and handoff of opportunities to ensure smooth transitions.
Operational Excellence
- Maintain accurate logging of activities, discovery notes, and opportunity creation in CRM.
- Deliver weekly reporting on pipeline creation, SAOs, and outreach performance.
- Follow established sales playbooks and contribute to improving cross-sell motion effectiveness.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Monthly SAOs created: Target aligned to expansion objectives
- Qualified Meetings (QMs): Volume and conversion from outreach
- Account penetration: Increase in product usage namely Valimail DMARC products
- Contribution to retention and growth metrics (in partnership with AMs)
What you will have
- 1+ years of SDR, BDR, inside sales, or customer-facing experience preferred
- Strong communication and discovery skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly with existing customers
- Curious, proactive, and comfortable conducting needs-based conversations
- Ability to manage high activity levels in a structured, organized way
- Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
- Experience in cybersecurity or SaaS is an advantage, but not required
- Customer-centric mindset
- Strong listening and problem-identification skills
- Ability to simplify complex concepts and articulate value
- Persistent, resilient, and motivated by targets
- High coachability and eagerness to learn
- Team-first mindset in partnering with AMs and CSMs
Benefits
- Uncapped Commission
- Achievers club awards & Incentives
- Provident Fund
- Medical Aid + Gap Cover
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Support Program
- Gym Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
Career Growth & Education
A degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or Information Technology is required for this global tech track. Career growth leads toward Account Executive or Sales Director roles within the international cybersecurity sector by mastering cloud-native sales strategies. Participating in specialized bootcamps in SaaS sales and obtaining professional certifications through global platforms provides a pathway to high-paying leadership positions.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly earnings range from R35,000 to R65,000, reflecting the high technical demand and global reach of the cybersecurity sector. Strategic financial planning should involve professional tax planning and offshore investment diversification to protect long-term capital growth.
Interested and Qualified candidates should Click here to Apply Now
Disclaimer: MRjobs.co.za is not an employer and does not directly offer jobs. We share available opportunities from verified sources to help job seekers. Please do your due diligence before applying. We are not responsible for any transactions, interviews, or outcomes from third-party employers.