Sales Manager

VTL UK Ltd; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales organization in South Africa is looking for a Sales Manager to lead a team focused on revenue growth. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, setting quotas, and maintaining customer relationships. Ideal candidates should have proven sales management experience, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic market environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales management or relevant role.
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on coaching and team development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand the customer base.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate the sales team.
• Set clear sales goals and track performance metrics.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Analyse sales data and prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Sales management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Sales principles

CRM software

Results orientation

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

We’re looking for a Sales Manager to lead and coach a sales team to drive revenue growth and achieve company sales goals. They will be responsible for developing sales strategies, setting quotas, analysing data, and maintaining customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand the customer base and ensure a strong pipeline.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate the sales team to meet or exceed targets.
• Performance Monitoring: Set clear sales goals, track performance metrics, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships and partner with clients to understand their business needs.
• Analysis & Reporting: Analyse sales data to identify trends, forecast future sales, and prepare reports for senior management.
• Budget & Compliance: Manage the departmental budget and ensure all sales activities adhere to company policies and legal regulations.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Proven experience in a sales management or relevant role.
• Leadership: Strong leadership abilities with a focus on coaching and team development.
• Communication: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of sales principles, customer relationship management (CRM) software (e.g., Salesforce), and market dynamics.
• Results‑Oriented: A track record of achieving sales targets and driving growth.