Sales Apprentice Role

Full-time | Work From Home | Starting @ ZAR 7,000 (rising quarterly by ZAR 5,000 in line with performance)
+ Books Paid + Unlimited Holiday + Family First Always.

                Confident? Chatty? Thick-skinned?

 

If people have always told you, “you’d be great in sales”, this could be the start of something special.

We’re Outside Ideas (Oi), a small but mighty team with BIG dreams. We help small business owners grow through Mastermind Groups (Mastermind9) and Business Coaching (Outside Ideas). Now we’re looking for someone with grit, guts, and the gift of the gab to kick off their sales career with us.

 

                🌟 About Us

“A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in.” – Nicole Snow

We’re a close-knit, international team of 7, united by our mission: to help people and businesses grow. We punch above our weight in marketing and operations, but we need help building relationships with business owners we haven’t met yet.

Our vibe is ambitious but human. We’re serious about performance, but we also genuinely give a sh*t about our team. We believe work should work for life, not the other way around.

 

               💎 About You

“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do” Steve Jobs

You might not have experience yet, but you’ve got a strong sense of who you are.

You’re resilient, confident and naturally sociable. You light up when talking to people. You bounce back quickly from setbacks. You’re eager to learn, have a strong work ethic, and are looking for your big break.

You’ve probably been told, “you’d be great in sales”, now it’s time to prove them right.

 

               🤝 About The Role

This is a 12-month apprenticeship programme designed to turn raw talent into a high-performing Sales Development Representative. You’ll get hands-on training, 1:1 coaching and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills.

You’ll be:

        • Calling business owners (cold and warm) to invite them to free sessions with our founder

        • Following up on leads from our marketing team

        • Learning how to build rapport and book appointments that turn into happy clients

This isn’t about aggressive selling. It’s about creating meaningful conversations that lead to long-term relationships.

 

               👉 What You’ll Be Doing

“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than in two years by trying to get others interested in you.” – Dale Carnegie

        • Making outbound calls daily (150+ dials expected once up to speed)

        • Booking 20-minute calls between prospects and our founder

        • Following up on leads generated from events, content and ads

        • Logging every call and lead in our CRM

        • Supporting virtual events, sometimes outside 9–5 (you’ll flex your time)

        • Working with the Marketing Manager to align messaging and outreach

 

               🌟 You’ll Thrive If You Are:

        • A natural talker who can build rapport quickly

        • Thick-skinned, rejection doesn’t get to you

        • Confident but humble

        • Super curious and hungry to improve

        • Organised and good with admin

        • Tech-savvy-ish (comfortable with software and fast to learn)

        • Committed and self-motivated to build a career

        • Aligned with our values (scroll down…)

 

               🎓 Skills You’ll Need:

        • A first-rate ability to motivate yourself and set your own goals

        • Tenacity and drive to seek new business and exceed targets

        • An excellent telephone manner for making initial contact and for ongoing
          communication with customers and prospects and colleagues.

        • Excellent Interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships with clients

        • Good written and verbal communication skills – needed for communicating with a range of people, both internally and externally, as well as presentation skills

        • IT skills, including the use of spreadsheets and word processing

        • Team-working skills and a collaborative approach to work

        • The ability to multitask and prioritise your workload

        • Good organisational skills

        • A desire to understand business

 

               👉  What You’ll Get:

“Train your people so well they could work anywhere, treat them so well they wouldn’t want to.” – Richard Branson

        • Unlimited holidays (as long as targets are hit)

        • Paid UK and SA public holidays

        • Books paid (we love a reader)

        • Salary increases every 3 months based on KPIs

        • A fully remote working setup (you’ll need your own gear + Wi-Fi)

        • Deep training and 1:1 coaching

        • A supportive, fun, high-performing team

        • Regular feedback, goal setting, and stretch opportunities

 

               💰 Your Starting Deal:

        • ZAR 7,000 per month, increasing by ZAR 5,000 every 3 months (up to ZAR 21,500 after 12 months if you hit KPIs)

        • Contractor status – you invoice us monthly and manage your own tax

        • Paid via Remitly

        • Work from home, flexible hours (we trust you to get the job done)

 

               🎯 How We Measure Success

“If you can’t measure it, You can’t improve it” Peter Drucker

Your performance will be based on:

        • Number of calls made

        • Number of conversations had

        • Number of pitches given

        • Number of qualified meetings booked

        • Event invites sent

        • CRM accuracy and consistency

        • Responsiveness and communication

 

               📚 Training and development

We don’t expect you to know it all; we’ll help you build the confidence and skills to thrive. You’ll have access to:

        • Weekly 1:1 coaching

        • Sales playbooks and scripts

        • Regular team check-ins

        • Self-led learning resources (videos, books, workshops)

        • A personalised 90-day onboarding plan

 

               🫶 Our Values

“Find people who share your values and you’ll conquer the world together.” – John Ratzenberger

We live and breathe:

        • Growth Mindset – We believe we can always improve

        • Relationships – People come first

        • Ownership – We take responsibility and get stuff done

        • Wellbeing & Family First – Life happens, family matters

        • Teamwork – We win together

        • Honesty – We speak the truth, even when it’s tough

 

 

               💬 A Word From Our Team

“Working with Oi for the last 2.5 years has been my best career decision ever! The company offers tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth, with a culture that encourages continuous learning and development. Peter and Sarah are exceptional leaders – caring, innovative, and understanding. The support and mentorship I’ve received have significantly enhanced my skills and confidence, making Oi an outstanding place to grow my career.” – Laura Ayienga (Marketing Manager)

 

“Having worked in multiple roles and industries over the past 10 years, I can confidently say that working at Outside Ideas is by far the best job I’ve ever had. The entire team genuinely lives by our values, and Pete and Sarah are incredible leaders who set a fantastic example. Your hard work is not only openly recognised, but rewarded and celebrated, making you feel truly appreciated. Family always comes first, and we’re given the time and space to prioritise our loved ones and mental health. There’s a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth. You won’t be micromanaged and you won’t burn out. Instead, you receive the support and guidance to own your role, implement new ideas and shape the future direction of the company. If you want to be part of a team where you can grow and feel valued, Outside Ideas is the perfect place to be.” – Robyn Smuts (Operations Manager)

 

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“My time working at Oi, even when I was a part-time employee, has been an incredibly positive experience. From day one, I felt valued and treated like a full-time member of the team. I always felt heard and seen, which made a huge difference in my day-to-day experience. The leadership at Oi is truly phenomenal—they constantly push us to be the best version of ourselves, both professionally and personally. They create an environment where we’re encouraged to grow, yet always prioritize work-life balance, which is something I deeply appreciate. Overall, my time with Oi has been nothing short of amazing, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a supportive, dynamic team.” – Natasha Arendse (Sales Manager)

 

               🗂️ The Process

“Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Confucius

If you’ve read this far, amazing! That tells us you might just be our kind of human.

Here’s what comes next:

        1. Submit a short cover letter telling us why you want this role

        2. Record a 2–3 minute video introducing yourself and explaining why you’d smash it

        3. Send us your CV (or just tell us your story)

Then:

        • 15-minute phone call with our founder, Pete

        • Personality profile

        • Zoom interview with the founder and MD

        • Final presentation: Your 90-day plan to hit the ground running


We really look forward to receiving your application.

Pete / Sarah and Team Oi 

Apply Here

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