Sales Director - Paarl

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Sales Director to lead and expand sales operations in Paarl and surrounding areas. This leadership role sets sales strategy, guides a team of professionals, and drives substantial revenue growth within the Western Cape region.

The ideal candidate has extensive sales leadership experience, deep knowledge of Western Cape market dynamics, and a passion for talent development and achieving ambitious business objectives locally.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading high-performing sales teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and market analysis skills.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve company revenue goals.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to maximize performance and productivity.
• Establish and monitor sales KPIs, analyzing performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and industry partners.
• Oversee the sales pipeline, forecasting, and budget management for the sales department.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to ensure alignment and support sales efforts.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

People management

Tools

CRM systems

Sales analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and highly motivated Sales Director to lead and expand their sales operations in the picturesque Paarl region and its environs. This leadership role is responsible for setting sales strategy, managing a team of sales professionals, and driving significant revenue growth. You will be instrumental in shaping the sales culture, implementing best practices, and ensuring the team meets and exceeds its targets. The ideal candidate possesses extensive sales leadership experience, a deep understanding of market dynamics in the Western Cape , and a passion for developing talent and achieving ambitious business objectives within a local setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve company revenue goals.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to maximize performance and productivity.
• Establish and monitor sales KPIs, analyzing performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and industry partners.
• Oversee the sales pipeline, forecasting, and budget management for the sales department.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to ensure alignment and support sales efforts.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success in a Sales Director or senior sales leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and inspire high-performing sales teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, market analysis, and business development skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation capabilities.
• Experience working within the Paarl or broader Western Cape business community is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and sales analytics tools.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary, significant bonuses, and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for extensive professional development and leadership training.
• A pivotal role in shaping the future success of the company in the region.