Sales and Marketing Manager

Action Appointments Development Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioural design agency in South Africa is seeking a dynamic Sales & Marketing Manager to enhance client acquisition and marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a strong understanding of the South African market. Responsibilities include managing sales teams, developing marketing strategies, and building partnerships with key stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive positive social impact across Africa.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in sales and marketing in mid to senior roles.
• Proven track record in building brands and achieving aggressive sales targets.
• Deep understanding of the South African market and socio-economic landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support business development strategy focusing on digital inclusion.
• Manage high-performing sales teams, setting targets and driving performance.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies and campaigns.

Skills

Sales execution

Customer relationship management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field

Honours/MBA preferred

Job description

Soapbox South Africa is a behavioural design agency dedicated to creating positive change across the continent. Well versed in social behaviour change, from research and strategy consulting to campaign conceptualisation, it partners with organisations seeking to improve their social and environmental impact in Africa. Guided by a commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and active citizenship, SoapboxSA blends creative insight with evidence-based strategies to design impactful campaigns that inspire meaningful action.

About the Job

SoapboxSA seeks a dynamic and strategic Sales & Marketing Manager to drive and align their agency & key programme’s (SDG-Challenge & Captain Fanplastic) client acquisition efforts and marketing campaigns. The successful incumbent will play a vital role in driving growth, brand visibility, revenue, and social impact, within SoapboxSA’s key pillars Education, Sustainability, Financial Inclusion and Wellbeing, across Africa for the agency and in-house formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business development strategy (e.g. focus on CSR) with a focus on digital inclusion, education, and local community upliftment
• Sales execution (close high-value leads for our agency & key programmes)
• Manage high-performing sales teams, setting targets and driving performance
• Customer Relationship Management with key clients/partners
• Build partnerships with the private sector, NGOs, municipalities, and government bodies
• Collaborate with Heads of Programmes & Project Managers to align offerings with market needs

Marketing

• Develop & execute marketing strategies and campaigns for the agency & key programmes
• Support digital marketing, branding, PR, events, and communication campaigns
• Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints and customer-facing channels
• Monitor and analyse marketing KPIs; adjust strategy as needed
• Represent the brand at public forums and community engagements
• Lead and mentor the marketing interns & sales
• Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive activity, and regulatory changes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Honours/MBA preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in sales and marketing (mid to senior roles)
• Proven track record in building brands and achieving aggressive sales targets
• Deep understanding of the South African market and socio-economic landscape
• Leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong interpersonal communication & collaboration skills
• Knowledge about sustainability and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
• Passionate about making a positive impact