Sales Manager (Location South Africa Cape Town)

24hourtek, Inc - IT Support, Managed IT Services, IT Consulting San Francisco, California; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 1 544 000 - 2 060 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative IT services company is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead growth initiatives and client engagement strategies in a 100% remote position. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership, with a proven ability to manage teams and drive strategic results. The role involves overseeing sales operations, managing client relations, and establishing effective marketing plans. This opportunity offers a chance to influence growth and profitability in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading sales and marketing teams.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving growth.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and sales funnels.
• Experience managing budgets and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with CRM and marketing platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
• Ability to coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sales and marketing team.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects.
• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans.
• Set and track sales targets and marketing KPIs.

Skills

Excellent Communication And Interpersonal Skills

Proven Experience Leading Sales And Marketing Teams

Strategic Thinker With A Track Record Of Driving Growth

Strong Understanding Of Digital Marketing And Sales Funnels

Experience Managing Budgets And Performance Metrics

Proficiency With CRM And Marketing Platforms (E.G., HubSpot, Salesforce)

Ability To Coach And Develop Team Members

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Hootsuite

Buffer

Smartlead

Pipedrive

Expandi

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to lead our growth initiatives and client engagement strategies. This is a 100% remote position, and you are expected to be available 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific Time in the USA. This role begins with you leading all sales and marketing efforts directly, laying the foundation for a scalable and repeatable process. As the strategy proves successful, you will transition into building and managing a high-performing sales team to support continued growth. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has 10+ years of experience in sales and marketing leadership roles.The ideal candidate is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with 10+ years of experience, capable of independently driving strategy, execution, and results. They are highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a proven ability to build systems from the ground up. This role requires someone who thrives in autonomous environments, takes initiative, and consistently delivers high-impact outcomes without the need for close supervision.

Required Skills

• Excellent Communication And Interpersonal Skills: 10 years or more
• Proven Experience Leading Sales And Marketing Teams: 10 years or more
• Strategic Thinker With A Track Record Of Driving Growth: 10 years or more
• Strong Understanding Of Digital Marketing And Sales Funnels: 10 years or more
• Experience Managing Budgets And Performance Metrics: 10 years or more
• Proficiency With CRM And Marketing Platforms (E.G., HubSpot, Salesforce): 10 years or more
• Ability To Coach And Develop Team Members: 10 years or more

Areas of Responsibility

Team Management and Supervision

• Lead and manage the sales and marketing team
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance reviews
• Monitor team productivity and ensure alignment with company goals

Sales and Marketing Operations

• Manage CRM and marketing automation tools
• Develop and refine internal sales and marketing processes
• Analyze campaign performance and optimize workflows

Client Relations and Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects
• Oversee client communications and ensure consistent brand messaging
• Collaborate with other departments to align client experience with marketing efforts

Strategy and Innovation

• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans
• Identify new market opportunities and lead go-to-market initiatives
• Evaluate and implement tools and technologies to enhance team performance

Growth and Profitability

• Set and track sales targets and marketing KPIs
• Manage budgets and contribute to P&L decisions
• Drive initiatives that support company growth and market expansion

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience leading sales and marketing teams
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving growth
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and sales funnels
• Experience managing budgets and performance metrics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with CRM and marketing platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
• Ability to coach and develop team members

Qualities Desired

• Positive Attitude: Foster a collaborative and upbeat team culture
• Decisive: Make informed decisions quickly and confidently
• Driven: Thrive in fast-paced environments and overcome challenges
• Creative: Bring fresh ideas to campaigns and client engagement
• Fair: Lead with integrity and respect for all team members
• Efficient: Streamline processes and eliminate inefficiencies
• Goal-Oriented: Set clear objectives and inspire the team to achieve them
• Motivator: Energize the team and maintain high morale

Technical Skills

Experience with tools such as:

• Lead capture and tracking platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Pipedrive)
• Marketing automation tools (e.g., Smartlead, Expandi)
• Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush)
• Social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer)
• Automation tools for marketing automation
• AI tools for sales scripts and analysis