Executive Sector Sales Leader — Transactional Banking

1001 Absa Bank; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank Limited in South Africa seeks an experienced Agri & Consumer Transactional Banking sales leader to shape sector strategy, drive revenue growth and deepen client relationships within a designated sector portfolio. The role involves leading a high‑performing sales team in a complex, matrixed banking environment.

You will partner with Coverage, Product, Business Development and Operations to deliver integrated Cash Management, Payments, Liquidity, Trade and Working Capital solutions,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading transactional banking sales in corporate sectors.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and client acquisition.
• Strong leadership, strategy development and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Define sector sales strategy and drive revenue growth across the designated portfolio.
• Build and maintain executive relationships with strategic clients and manage the sales pipeline.
• Lead delivery of integrated Transactional Banking solutions (Cash Management, Payments, Liquidity, Trade, Working Capital, Investor Services).
• Develop and mentor a high‑performing sector sales team and ensure governance and risk standards.

Skills

Executive leadership

Sector sales leadership

Client relationship management

Revenue growth focus

Risk & governance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/Economics/Banking/Business

Postgraduate qualification in Business/Finance/Leadership

Job description

Absa Bank Limited in South Africa seeks an experienced Agri & Consumer Transactional Banking sales leader to shape sector strategy, drive revenue growth and deepen client relationships within a designated sector portfolio. The role involves leading a high‑performing sales team in a complex, matrixed banking environment.

You will partner with Coverage, Product, Business Development and Operations to deliver integrated Cash Management, Payments, Liquidity, Trade and Working Capital solutions,