Field Sales Team Leader

Energy at Work Projects; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy at Work Projects in Gauteng seeks an External Sales Team Lead to drive growth in our financial services portfolio. You will own performance targets for your region, lead initiatives to boost volume and value, and ensure service delivery remains competitive.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or FAIS-recognized NQF level 6 and at least 3 years of relevant sales or business development experience. Extensive travel and collaboration with the Regional External Sales Manager are essential

Qualifications

• Business-related Bachelor's degree or FAIS recognition (NQF level 6).
• At least 3 years of relevant sales or business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of performance targets across the External Sales portfolio.
• Drive volume and value growth while maintaining competitive service delivery.
• Identify and coordinate collaborative sales opportunities with Relationship Banking and other units.
• Resolve short-term issues in consultation with the Regional External Sales Manager.
• Represent the brand professionally across your geographic area.

Skills

Sales

Campaign management

Regulatory compliance

Financial acumen

Customer insights

Banking industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree or FAIS NQF6

Job description

? We're Hiring: Team Lead?

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

? Key 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.