Remote Sales Director

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Substantial bonuses

Equity options

Work from home

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a visionary Remote Sales Director to lead and scale a global sales organization from anywhere. You will define strategies, mentor a remote team, and drive revenue growth across market segments with ambitious targets and accountability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in sales, 5+ in senior leadership, GTM expertise, CRM mastery, and an MBA. This fully remote role offers executive compensation, substantial bonuses, and equity options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sales with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record leading remote sales teams.
• MBA or equivalent business degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching sales strategies to achieve aggressive revenue growth targets.
• Build, manage, and mentor a geographically dispersed, high-performing sales team.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance, reporting to executives.
• Optimize sales processes, tools, and technologies for efficiency.
• Drive market penetration and expansion initiatives across channels.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations for alignment.

Skills

Remote leadership

Sales strategy

CRM experience

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and results-driven Remote Sales Director to lead and scale their sales organization. This pivotal leadership role involves defining and executing sales strategies, building and mentoring a high-performing sales team, and driving revenue growth across all market segments. Operating in a fully remote capacity, you will be responsible for setting ambitious targets, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of success and accountability. The ideal candidate is a seasoned sales leader with extensive experience in managing remote teams, a deep understanding of sales methodologies, and a passion for innovation and growth. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of sales from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching sales strategies to achieve aggressive revenue growth targets.
• Build, manage, and mentor a geographically dispersed, high-performing sales team.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor sales performance, providing regular reports to executive leadership.
• Optimize sales processes, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive market penetration and expansion initiatives, identifying new opportunities and channels.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to ensure seamless customer experience and business alignment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in sales, with at least 5 years in a senior sales leadership role (e.g., Sales Director, VP of Sales).
• Proven track record of successfully building and leading remote sales teams to exceed targets.
• Expertise in developing and executing complex sales strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Strong understanding of various sales methodologies and CRM systems.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including a substantial base salary, significant bonuses, and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development and executive coaching.
• Work from home flexibility with a focus on work-life balance and autonomy.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a critical function within a growing, innovative company.