Sales Manager

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead the dedicated sales team, set strategies, and drive targets while fostering a high-performance culture. You will mentor talent, build strong client relationships, and align sales with marketing and product development to fuel growth.

This role requires strategic thinking, proven leadership, and a track record of achieving targets in a competitive market, with opportunities for development and a company car and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in a sales environment.
• Strong knowledge of CRM and sales analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and expand the customer base.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and manage the performance of the sales team.
• Set individual and team sales goals with regular feedback and coaching.
• Monitor customer interactions and sales activities to ensure high service standards.
• Analyze sales statistics and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development to ensure effective customer engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy

CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing

Tools

CRM software

Sales analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and motivational Sales Manager to lead their dedicated sales team in Durban . You will be responsible for setting sales strategies, guiding the team to achieve targets, and fostering a high-performance culture. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to develop talent, drive consistent sales growth, and maintain strong client relationships. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the sales department, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business objectives, and working within our vibrant Gauteng office to build a thriving sales environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company sales goals and expand the customer base.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and manage the performance of the sales team.
• Set individual and team sales goals, providing regular feedback and coaching.
• Monitor customer interactions and sales activities to ensure high standards of service and sales effectiveness.
• Analyze sales statistics and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and product development, to ensure effective customer engagement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sales Manager or in a similar senior sales leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and managing a sales team.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of sales principles, customer service, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency with CRM software and sales analytics tools.
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary with a generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Company car and fuel allowance.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on team success.