Business Unit Sales Director - Growth & Strategy

DataFin Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Business Unit Lead - Sales. This senior role is responsible for driving growth and strategic direction within a hypergrowth environment, focusing on attracting top talent and building scalable sales operations. Ideal candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in commercial leadership roles, a proven track record in exceeding revenue targets, and expertise in P&L management. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of the business unit.

Qualifications

• At least 8-10 years in senior sales or commercial leadership roles.
• Experience in hypergrowth or fast-scaling technology environments.
• Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the business unit's commercial strategy.
• Attract, hire, develop, and retain high-calibre commercial talent.
• Design and optimize scalable sales processes and governance.

Skills

Sales strategy development

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Team development

Sales operations

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Business Unit Lead - Sales. This senior role is responsible for driving growth and strategic direction within a hypergrowth environment, focusing on attracting top talent and building scalable sales operations. Ideal candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in commercial leadership roles, a proven track record in exceeding revenue targets, and expertise in P&L management. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of the business unit.