Remote Sales Manager

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly motivated Remote Sales Manager to lead and expand our distributed sales operation from anywhere. You will set sales strategies, coach a remote team, and drive revenue growth across markets.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication, with a focus on building high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and collaborating with marketing and product units to hit ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sales Management role with a track record of exceeding targets.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate remote sales teams.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue across markets.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of sales professionals, fostering high performance.
• Set targets, monitor performance, and provide coaching.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align efforts.
• Implement and optimize sales processes and tools for efficiency.

Skills

Sales leadership

Remote team management

Strategic planning

CRM proficiency

Sales enablement tools

Education

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

Tools

CRM systems

Sales enablement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Sales Manager to lead and expand their sales operations from anywhere. This position is critical for setting sales strategies, managing a distributed team of sales professionals, and driving revenue growth across all markets. You will be responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing your team to achieve ambitious targets, while also contributing to the overall business development and expansion efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven sales leader who thrives in a remote setting, possesses excellent strategic planning abilities, and is passionate about building high-performing, collaborative teams that excel in achieving sales objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve company revenue goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of sales professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Set clear sales targets, monitor team performance, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify new opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align sales efforts with company objectives.
• Implement and optimize sales processes and tools to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Sales Management role, with a strong track record of exceeding targets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate remote sales teams effectively.
• Excellent strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies, CRM systems, and sales enablement tools.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, suitable for a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a highly attractive commission and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for significant career advancement and leadership development.
• Allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development support.