Remote Enterprise Sales Director

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Uncapped commissions

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting for a Remote Enterprise Sales Director to drive revenue growth across key markets in South Africa. You will build and lead a high-performing remote sales team, develop and execute enterprise sales strategies, and cultivate long-term strategic client relationships.

You will manage the full sales cycle, collaborate with marketing, product, and customer success, and report forecasts to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise software sales with a proven track record of exceeding quotas.
• Experience leading and managing remote sales teams.
• Strong understanding of complex enterprise sales cycles and solution selling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets for enterprise accounts.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of enterprise account executives.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities with large enterprise clients and build relationships.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Remote leadership

CRM (Salesforce)

B2B selling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Sales management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in enterprise software solutions, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Remote Enterprise Sales Director to drive significant revenue growth across key markets. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, with a focus on building and leading a high-performing sales team. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies, identifying new enterprise client opportunities, and fostering long-term strategic relationships. This role requires a leader with a deep understanding of enterprise sales cycles, a proven ability to manage distributed teams, and a passion for delivering exceptional value to clients. You will be instrumental in expanding our client's footprint in the enterprise sector, leveraging your expertise to close high-value deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed ambitious revenue targets for enterprise accounts.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of enterprise account executives, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities with large enterprise clients through strategic outreach and relationship building.
• Oversee the entire sales process, from lead generation and qualification to proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure a seamless client experience and successful solution adoption.
• Analyze sales performance metrics and market trends to refine sales strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Represent the company at industry events and build strong relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers.
• Provide regular and accurate sales forecasts and reports to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in enterprise software sales, with a proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and managing successful remote sales teams.
• Strong understanding of complex enterprise sales cycles and solution selling methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage time and resources in a fully remote setting.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales management tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is advantageous.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the enterprise software market.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives.

Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a substantial base salary, uncapped commission potential, and performance-based bonuses. As a fully remote employee, you benefit from the flexibility to work from home, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, retirement plan contributions, and generous paid time off. Our client provides continuous professional development opportunities, access to cutting-edge sales enablement tools, and the chance to lead significant growth initiatives for a globally recognized technology company. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of enterprise sales from anywhere in South Africa.