Regional Sales Manager - Educational Services

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Company vehicle & travel allowances

Dynamic education-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead the sales team in Polokwane, driving growth across educational institutions and corporate training departments. You will mentor reps, craft regional strategies, and expand relationships with key decision-makers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sales leadership, strong knowledge of the education market, and exceptional strategic planning and communication abilities. A competitive salary, benefits, and travel allowances are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales management.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating sales teams to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of the education market and its procurement processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of regional sales representatives to achieve individual and team sales goals.
• Develop and implement effective regional sales strategies for educational services and solutions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within schools, universities, and corporate training departments.
• Monitor sales performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct coaching sessions with the sales team.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in educational institutions across the Polokwane region.

Skills

Sales management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Education

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent provider of educational services and resources, is looking for an experienced and dynamic Regional Sales Manager to lead their sales efforts in the Polokwane region. This leadership role involves managing a team of sales representatives, developing strategic sales plans, and driving the growth of our client's offerings to educational institutions and corporate clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, a deep understanding of the education sector, and a proven ability to mentor a sales team and achieve ambitious targets. You will be instrumental in expanding our client's impact and reputation within the northern provinces.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of regional sales representatives to achieve individual and team sales goals.
• Develop and implement effective regional sales strategies for educational services and solutions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within schools, universities, and corporate training departments.
• Monitor sales performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct coaching sessions with the sales team.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in educational institutions across the Polokwane region.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales management, preferably within the educational services or technology sector.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and motivating sales teams to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of the education market and its procurement processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in developing and executing sales strategies and managing a sales pipeline.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with attractive performance-based bonuses and commissions.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Company vehicle and travel allowances for regional coverage.
• Dynamic work environment contributing to the advancement of education in Polokwane and beyond.