Sales Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonuses

Health benefits

Leadership development

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Sales Lead in Paarl, Western Cape to guide a team of sales professionals, drive performance, and achieve targets within a flexible hybrid setup. You will mentor the team, develop strategies, and optimize processes.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in sales with 2 in leadership, strong sales principles, CRM know-how, and excellent communication. The role offers competitive salary, bonuses, health benefits, and opportunities for leadership development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a sales role, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a sales team to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and CRM systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Hybrid work environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of sales representatives to achieve goals.
• Develop and implement sales strategies for the Paarl market.
• Monitor performance metrics and report to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing on lead generation campaigns.
• Resolve customer issues and maintain high satisfaction.
• Contribute to overall sales strategy and direction.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team mentorship

CRM proficiency

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and dynamic Sales Lead to guide their sales efforts in Paarl, Western Cape . This leadership role involves mentoring a team of sales professionals, driving performance, and ensuring the achievement of sales targets. You will play a critical part in developing sales strategies, optimizing processes, and fostering a high-performance culture within the sales department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales management and a proven ability to motivate and develop a team, operating within a flexible hybrid work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of sales representatives to achieve individual and team goals.


• Develop and implement effective sales strategies and processes for the Paarl market.


• Monitor sales performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management.


• Collaborate with marketing to develop and execute lead generation campaigns.


• Resolve complex customer issues and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.


• Contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the sales department.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a sales role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.


• Proven ability to lead and motivate a sales team to achieve targets.


• Strong understanding of sales principles, strategies, and CRM systems.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, managing both remote and in-office team members.


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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and attractive performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.


• Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement.


• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.


• A collaborative and results-oriented team culture.