Regional Sales Director

rag-talent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive remuneration package

Leadership exposure

Performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

rag-talent is seeking a strategic Regional Sales Director to drive commercial expansion across the Western Cape. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will translate national strategy into regional execution, lead end-to-end sales operations, and grow market share across corporate, broker, and dealer channels in the Western Cape.

You will build high-performing teams, optimise channel performance, and align sales with operations to ensure acquisition and retention targets are realized

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales/Commerce or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive sales leadership experience.
• 5+ years in senior sales management or commercial leadership.
• Proven track record of exceeding regional revenue targets.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional sales plans to meet acquisition, revenue, and retention targets.
• Direct multi-channel distribution across corporate accounts, brokers, and dealers.
• Maintain pipeline discipline, forecasting, and governance for regional sales activities.
• Lead and mentor regional sales managers and account teams.
• Align sales commitments with installation capacity and service delivery with operations.
• Gather market intelligence to inform Sales, Product, and Marketing teams.
• Cultivate relationships with regional commercial clients and industry bodies.
• Share knowledge across regional business units and participate in national initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Channel strategy

Forecasting & pipeline

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma (NQF7) in Sales/Business

Tools

Salesforce

Zoho CRM

SAP CRM

MS Office

Job description

A prominent provider of technology-enabled vehicle tracking, fleet management, and telematics solutions is seeking a strategic and performance-driven Regional Sales Director to lead commercial expansion across the Western Cape. Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, this executive leadership position is responsible for translating national commercial strategy into actionable regional execution plans. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end regional sales operations, direct go-to-market strategies, and drive market share growth across corporate, broker, and dealer channels. This role demands an experienced commercial leader who can optimise channel performance, build high-performing teams, and foster close cross‑functional alignment with operational delivery teams to ensure customer acquisition and retention goals are fully realised. Standard full‑time business hours apply, based out of the regional office in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive regional sales plans to achieve acquisition, revenue, and retention targets in alignment with national growth strategies.
• Direct and optimise multi‑channel sales distribution, including corporate accounts, insurance brokers, automotive dealerships, and strategic partners.
• Maintain rigorous pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and commercial governance across all regional sales activities.
• Lead, coach, and mentor regional sales managers and account teams, driving capability building and performance management.
• Partner directly with Regional Operations teams to align sales commitments with installation capacity and service delivery schedules, resolving customer escalations efficiently.
• Gather market intelligence and competitor insights to inform Sales Leadership, Product, and Marketing teams on emerging trends and customer requirements.
• Cultivate strategic relationship networks across key regional commercial clients and industry bodies.
• Participate in national strategic initiatives and facilitate knowledge sharing across regional business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Sales Operations, Business Management, Commerce, or a related field (NQF Level 7).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive sales leadership experience.
• Proven track record of at least 5 years operating in a senior sales management or commercial leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated history of consistently exceeding regional revenue targets and delivering sustainable growth.
• Strong capability in sales pipeline discipline, revenue forecasting, and channel strategy execution.
• Exceptional leadership, executive coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience within vehicle tracking, telematics, IoT solutions, or technology-enabled services sectors.

Required Software Skills

• Enterprise CRM Software (e.g., Salesforce, Zoho CRM, or SAP CRM)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Sales Forecasting & Pipeline Management Tools

Benefits

• Market‑related executive remuneration package
• Leadership exposure within a market‑leading technology platform
• Performance‑driven executive incentive structures
• Professional development and strategic career growth opportunities