Regional Sales Director

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and coaching

Equity options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Regional Sales Director to lead sales operations across a designated region, including East London. The role involves developing regional strategies, managing a sales team, and driving revenue growth.

The hybrid nature allows strategic leadership from the office with remote flexibility and on-the-ground client engagement. This is a senior leadership position with significant impact on regional sales performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sales with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Proven success in regional sales strategy execution and target attainment.
• Strong leadership, people development, and motivation skills.
• Financial acumen with forecasting and budgeting experience.
• Experience managing enterprise client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive regional sales strategies to achieve company objectives and revenue targets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of sales professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities and risks.
• Oversee budget management and resource allocation for the sales region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, distributors, and strategic partners.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Motivation

Sales forecasting

Budgeting

Enterprise clients

Regional strategy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategic Regional Sales Director to lead and manage their sales operations across a designated region, including East London . This senior leadership role involves developing and executing regional sales strategies, managing a team of sales professionals, and driving significant revenue growth. You will be responsible for setting ambitious goals, fostering a high-performance sales culture, and ensuring exceptional client relationships across the region. The hybrid nature of this role allows for strategic leadership from the office, remote work flexibility, and essential on-the-ground engagement with key clients and partners. This is a critical position for an experienced leader ready to make a substantial impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive regional sales strategies to achieve company objectives and revenue targets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of sales professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities and risks.
• Oversee budget management and resource allocation for the sales region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, distributors, and strategic partners.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in sales , with at least 5 years in a senior sales leadership or directorial role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing regional sales strategies and exceeding targets.
• Exceptional leadership, team-building, and motivational skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with sales forecasting and budgeting.
• Proven ability to build and manage complex relationships with enterprise clients.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary, significant bonuses, and equity options.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering strategic office presence and remote flexibility.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allocation for professional development and executive coaching.
• Opportunity to shape the future of sales operations in the East London region and beyond.