Remote Sales Director

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + uncapped commission

Equity potential

Full remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Sales Director to lead and scale sales operations across South Africa. This is a pivotal, fully remote leadership role responsible for defining sales strategy, building a high-performing distributed team, and driving substantial revenue growth.

You will set direction, foster a culture of success, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with executive leadership to align sales with company goals.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading and scaling remote sales teams.
• Experience developing and executing revenue growth strategies.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national sales strategy.
• Lead a distributed sales team across South Africa.
• Define and monitor KPIs for sales performance.
• Oversee end-to-end sales process from lead gen to closing.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and ops to align goals.

Skills

Sales leadership

Remote management

CRM proficiency

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished and visionary Remote Sales Director to lead and scale their sales operations across South Africa. This is a pivotal leadership role, entirely remote, responsible for defining and executing sales strategy, building and managing a high-performing sales team, and driving substantial revenue growth. You will set the direction for sales, foster a culture of success, and ensure the consistent achievement of ambitious targets. If you are a seasoned sales leader with a passion for building and empowering remote teams and a proven track record of scaling sales organizations, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive national sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth objectives.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, distributed sales team, setting clear expectations and providing ongoing support.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the sales team and overall sales performance.
• Oversee the entire sales process, from lead generation and qualification to closing deals and customer retention.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and other departments (marketing, product, operations) to align sales efforts with company goals.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities and challenges, adapting strategies as needed.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in sales leadership, with a proven track record of managing and scaling sales teams, preferably in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing effective sales strategies that drive significant revenue growth.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and motivational skills.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies, CRM systems, and sales enablement tools.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fully remote environment, managing complex stakeholder relationships virtually.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including a substantial base salary, uncapped commission, and potential for equity.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership influence.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company culture that embraces innovation and remote work.