Banking Team Leader

Energy at Work Projects; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking an External Sales Team Lead to drive growth and service excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong sales experience, a bachelor's degree, and 3+ years in a sales environment. This role requires extensive travel and the ability to make impactful decisions. Join a collaborative team with competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance incentives

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant technical or managerial experience in a sales or business development environment.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of performance targets across your allocated External Sales portfolio.
• Driving both volume and value growth while ensuring service delivery competitiveness.
• Identifying and coordinating collaborative sales opportunities with Relationship Banking and other business units.
• Solving short-term issues and proposing immediate solutions.
• Representing the brand with professionalism and excellence.

Skills

Sales, sponsorship, and campaign management

Regulatory frameworks (legal, risk, and compliance at sales level)

Commercial and financial acumen

Customer and competitor insights

Financial services industry (especially banking)

Digital and technological savviness

Education

A business-related Bachelor’s degree or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification

Job description

Are you a driven, results-oriented sales professional with a strong understanding of financial services? We're looking for a motivated External Sales Team Lead to join our team and drive growth, innovation, and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of performance targets across your allocated External Sales portfolio.
• Driving both volume and value growth while ensuring service delivery competitiveness.
• Identifying and coordinating collaborative sales opportunities with Relationship Banking and other business units, as enabled by the Regional Manager.
• Solving short-term issues and proposing immediate solutions in consultation with the Regional External Sales Manager.
• Representing the brand with professionalism and excellence across your geographic area.

Education and Experience Required

• A business-related Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent NQF level 6 qualification, recognized by the FSB for FAIS purposes (minimum requirement).
• At least 3 years of relevant technical or managerial experience in a sales or business development environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Sales, sponsorship, and campaign management
• Regulatory frameworks (legal, risk, and compliance at sales level)
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Customer and competitor insights
• Financial services industry (especially banking)
• Digital and technological savviness

Core Competencies

• Strong decision-making and initiative
• Continuous learning and research mindset
• Entrepreneurial spirit with commercial thinking
• Excellent relationship-building and networking ability
• Adaptability to change and resilience under pressure
• Persuasiveness and influential communication
• Creativity and innovation in sales approaches

Work Environment and Special Requirements

• Extensive travel across your designated geographic area is required.
• The most complex decision you may take independently involves short-term solutions and problem-solving, in collaboration with the Regional External Sales Manager.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
• Access ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Make a real impact in shaping client relationships and business growth.