Sales Director

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical benefits

Executive coaching

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead the sales division and drive revenue growth in the East London market and beyond. The role demands strategic leadership to build high-performing teams and develop effective sales strategies that achieve ambitious targets.

You will oversee market penetration, key account management, and strong client relationships while collaborating with marketing and product teams to align efforts with the company strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in sales leadership roles, with a proven track record of exceeding targets.
• Experience building and leading sales teams.
• Strong skills in strategy development, market analysis, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve company revenue targets.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to maximize performance and productivity.
• Identify new market opportunities and develop strategies for business expansion.
• Manage key client relationships and oversee major account sales initiatives.
• Analyze sales performance data and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align sales efforts with overall business strategy.

Skills

Sales leadership

Market analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Sales Director to lead their sales division and drive revenue growth in the East London market and beyond. This executive role requires a strategic leader with a proven ability to build and manage high-performing sales teams, develop effective sales strategies, and achieve ambitious targets. You will be responsible for market penetration, key account management, and fostering strong client relationships. The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership qualities and a deep understanding of sales processes and market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve company revenue targets.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to maximize performance and productivity.
• Identify new market opportunities and develop strategies for business expansion.
• Manage key client relationships and oversee major account sales initiatives.
• Analyze sales performance data and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align sales efforts with overall business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in sales leadership roles, with a proven track record of exceeding targets.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing sales teams.
• Expertise in sales strategy development, market analysis, and negotiation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the Eastern Cape region is an advantage.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant bonus and commission potential.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the sales strategy for the organization.
• Professional development and executive coaching opportunities.
• A dynamic role with significant impact on business growth in East London .