Chief Sales Officer - Public Sector

Be Different; Centurion; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 2.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Be Different is seeking a senior sales executive to lead strategic sales initiatives, shape revenue growth, and scale a high‑performing team within a dynamic group. You will define go‑to‑market plans, mentor managers, and drive performance across regional markets.

The role leverages the existing government sector client base while expanding into private sectors, demanding deep knowledge of sales processes, exceptional communication, and the ability to forge strong client relationships with

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or related field is required.
• MBA is an advantage for senior leadership roles.
• Proven leadership and ability to inspire and scale sales teams.
• Strong understanding of sales processes, methodologies and tools.
• Strategic thinker with analytical business acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in related industry is highly desirable.
• Track record as a senior sales executive with revenue growth.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Lead, mentor and scale a high-performing sales team to exceed targets.
• Drive growth by identifying new market opportunities and optimizing pipeline.
• Collaborate with marketing, product and customer success to align strategies.
• Provide accurate sales forecasting and insights to executives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and apply innovative sales techniques.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Sales processes

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Team management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or related field

MBA (advantage)

Herramientas

CRM tools

Sales analytics tools

Descripción del empleo

In order to be considered the following is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or a related field; MBA is an advantage


• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others


• Deep understanding of sales processes, methodologies and tools


• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical skills and business acumen


• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills


• Experience in (specify industry e.g. technology, SaaS) is highly desirable


• Successfully established and scaled a high-performing sales organization from the ground up


• Proven track record as a senior sales executive, preferably at the C-level, with significant achievements in driving revenue growth

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve short-term and long-term revenue goals


• Team Management:Lead, mentor and scale a high-performing sales team to exceed targets and deliver exceptional client value


• Revenue Growth:Drive business growth by identifying new market opportunities, optimizing the sales pipeline and enhancing client acquisition strategies


• Collaboration:Work closely with marketing, product and customer success teams to align strategies and enhance client satisfaction


• Sales Forecasting:Provide accurate sales forecasting, reporting and insights to the executive team for informed decision-making


• Innovation:Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate innovative sales techniques to maintain a competitive edge


• Client Relationships:Foster and maintain strong relationships with key clients and strategic partners

If you want the opportunity to watch a 'newish' company within a large group grow.

This is an incredible opportunity. They already have an established client base in the government sector and want to expand the business into the private and government sector.

Preference will be given to African, Indian and Coloured candidates, male or female.

Information displayed above not limited to advertisement, this is a very dynamic and growing business part of a large group of companies, reporting directly to the CEO.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application.