Remote Sales Director: Soweto Growth Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Performance bonus

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Sales Director to lead sales operations from a fully remote capacity in South Africa, focusing on Soweto and beyond. The role demands extensive leadership experience, a track record of scaling remote teams, and deep expertise in sales methodologies and CRM tools.

The candidate will shape the sales vision, drive growth, and foster a culture of excellence, delivering ambitious revenue targets and strategic partnerships in a dynamic, remote environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sales, with 5+ years in leadership or management roles.
• Proven track record leading remote sales teams to exceed targets.
• Strong strategic, financial, and data-analysis capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Deep knowledge of sales methodologies and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue and market-share growth.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote sales team, fostering high performance.
• Set targets, monitor KPIs, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee the full sales process from lead gen to closing and retention.
• Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities and strategies.
• Collaborate with executives to align sales with business goals.
• Develop and manage the sales budget and allocate resources efficiently.
• Utilize digital platforms to manage remote teams and customer relationships.
• Represent the company at industry events and build strategic partnerships.

Skills

Sales leadership

Remote team management

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Market analysis

CRM familiarity

Sales enablement tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

CRM systems

Sales enablement tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Sales Director to lead sales operations from a fully remote capacity in South Africa, focusing on Soweto and beyond. The role demands extensive leadership experience, a track record of scaling remote teams, and deep expertise in sales methodologies and CRM tools.

The candidate will shape the sales vision, drive growth, and foster a culture of excellence, delivering ambitious revenue targets and strategic partnerships in a dynamic, remote environment.