Remote Global Sales Executive: Lead Worldwide Growth

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 4,117,000 - 6,916,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Stock options

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Unlimited PTO

Executive coaching

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a visionary Global Sales Director to lead and redefine our international sales strategy from a fully remote setting. You will oversee all global sales operations, drive revenue growth, and build a high-performing, distributed sales force across regions.

The role requires a track record of global growth, exceptional negotiation and leadership skills, and the ability to inspire remote teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in global sales leadership with growth in international markets.
• Experience building, leading, and motivating distributed remote teams.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and international business understanding.
• Strategic thinker with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with global CRM systems and sales analytics platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations or related field; MBA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global sales strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a diverse, remote international sales team to meet revenue targets.
• Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities and expansion worldwide.
• Establish and maintain relationships with global clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform decisions.
• Implement and optimize global sales processes, tools, and best practices.
• Manage global sales budgets, forecasting, and reporting for executives.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the remote sales organization.

Skills

Global sales leadership

Remote team leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Presentation

Analytical skills

CRM systems proficiency

Sales analytics platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/IR

MBA desirable

Tools

Global CRM systems

Sales analytics platforms

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a visionary Global Sales Director to lead and redefine our international sales strategy from a fully remote setting. You will oversee all global sales operations, drive revenue growth, and build a high-performing, distributed sales force across regions.

The role requires a track record of global growth, exceptional negotiation and leadership skills, and the ability to inspire remote teams.