Telecommunications Sales Manager

Placements24

Riverton (UT)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 145,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel allowance

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Leadership development

Car sales commission incentives

Company mobile phone and laptop

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Sales Manager to lead the sales team in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on setting strategy, coaching a high-performing team, and driving revenue growth for a comprehensive telecom product and service suite.

The ideal candidate will have a proven telecom sales leadership track record, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the local market dynamics.

Qualifications

Proven track record of success in sales leadership within telecom.
Strong ability to coach, mentor and motivate a sales team.
Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
Strategic thinking and business acumen with travel flexibility.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet revenue targets.
Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing sales team.
Set and review individual and team sales goals with feedback.
Penetrate new markets and expand the customer base.
Build relationships with key clients and partners.
Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Telecommunications knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivational Telecommunications Sales Manager to lead their sales team in Upington, Northern Cape . This critical leadership role involves setting sales strategies, managing a team of sales professionals, and driving revenue growth for our client's comprehensive suite of telecommunications products and services. You will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and motivating your team to achieve ambitious sales targets. The ideal candidate has a strong background in sales management within the telecommunications industry, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the local market dynamics. This is an on-site position, essential for direct team leadership and client engagement within the region.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and revenue targets.
Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing sales team.
Set individual and team sales goals, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback.
Develop and implement effective sales strategies to penetrate new markets and expand customer base.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities and challenges.
Oversee the sales pipeline and ensure accurate forecasting.
Collaborate with marketing to develop and execute effective promotional campaigns.
Ensure adherence to sales policies and procedures.
Mentor and develop sales representatives, fostering a culture of success and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Proven track record of success in sales leadership roles within the telecommunications sector.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a sales team.
In-depth knowledge of telecommunications products, services, and market trends.
Strong understanding of sales processes and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
Ability to analyze sales performance metrics and develop actionable insights.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
Willingness to travel within the Northern Cape region as required.
A dynamic and results-driven leadership approach.

Benefits