Head Of Sales & Marketing

Optimi Learning; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Head of Sales and Marketing to lead the department. The ideal candidate will have extensive B2B and B2C sales knowledge, strong strategic account management experience, and proficiency in CRM systems. Responsibilities include developing marketing strategies, managing budgets, and driving innovation in products and services. This position requires a results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven sales and marketing experience in public and private sectors.
• In-depth understanding of B-BBEE and experience with QCTO/SETA processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies.
• Drive innovation in products and services.
• Manage departmental budgets and financial tracking.
• Expand customer base and manage key accounts.
• Drive performance management and staff development.

Skills

B2B and B2C sales knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Strategic key account management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Competence in BI tools and CRM systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business management

Honours or postgraduate degree

Job description

Optimi has an opportunity available for an experienced and driven individual to lead our Sales and Marketing department as Head of Sales and Marketing. You must have extensive knowledge of B2B and B2C sales, strategic key account management experience, and a thorough understanding of stakeholder engagement and marketing strategy development. You must be able to operate in a high-paced environment, adapt to change and be motivated by delivering results through collaborative team leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business management, or related fields
• Honours or postgraduate degree (Advantageous)
• Proven sales and marketing experience in the public and private sectors.
• Experience in B2C and B2B environments (Essential)
• Strong business development abilities
• Strategic key account management (Essential)
• In-depth understanding of B-BBEE
• Proven bid or proposal response experience and success
• Knowledge of QCTO and SETA processes and environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Competent in using BI tools and CRM systems
• Knowledge of office management tools, websites, and social media platforms

DUTIES

• Develop and implement divisional sales and marketing strategies.
• Do market and industry research.
• Drive innovation in products and services.
• Report weekly and monthly on strategic metrics.
• Ensure that CRM systems are accurately maintained.
• Oversee marketing strategy, manage departmental budgets, and financial tracking.
• Establish low-cost, high-impact lead generation.
• Develop and monitor evaluation systems and ROI tracking.
• Expand customer base and manage key accounts.
• Forge and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Design and implement sales growth strategies.
• Monitor CRM and other evaluation systems.
• Prioritise improvements to sales processes.
• Manage daily operations and communication in the Sales and Marketing department.
• Effectively align the marketing and sales functions.
• Drive performance management and staff development.
• Identify departmental risks and drive continuous improvement.

The position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.