Remote National Sales Director: Drive Growth & Build Wins

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Private health insurance

Stock options or equity participation

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a National Sales Director to lead and expand sales across South Africa from a remote, national footprint. You will develop strategies, recruit and guide a nationwide team, and drive substantial revenue growth with a focus on market penetration and performance metrics.

The role requires a senior sales background with proven ability to manage remote teams, set aggressive targets, and collaborate with marketing and product functions to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field; MBA desirable.
• Minimum 10 years in sales with at least 5 in senior leadership roles.
• Proven ability to develop and execute national sales strategies and drive revenue growth.
• Experience building and leading remote sales teams and managing a nationwide pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive national sales strategy to achieve revenue goals.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a national sales team; foster a high-performance culture.
• Set sales targets, monitor performance, and coach the sales force.
• Analyze market trends and opportunities to drive market penetration.
• Build relationships with key clients and national partners; oversee forecasting and pipeline management.
• Collaborate with marketing/product teams to support sales initiatives and budget management.

Skills

Remote leadership

Sales analytics

CRM systems

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing

MBA desirable

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a National Sales Director to lead and expand sales across South Africa from a remote, national footprint. You will develop strategies, recruit and guide a nationwide team, and drive substantial revenue growth with a focus on market penetration and performance metrics.

The role requires a senior sales background with proven ability to manage remote teams, set aggressive targets, and collaborate with marketing and product functions to optimize outcomes.