Sales Operations Director

Entersekt; Clarens; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments security company is looking for a Sales Operations Director in Clarens, South Africa. This role involves optimizing sales productivity, managing forecasting and pipeline analysis, and collaborating closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in Sales Operations and a data-driven mindset. Join us to help drive scalable growth in a high-impact leadership position.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Sales Operations or related roles.
• Strong understanding of B2B sales processes and forecasting methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sales reporting and performance metrics.
• Optimize CRM systems and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams.

Skills

Sales Operations

Revenue Operations

B2B sales processes

Data-driven mindset

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft PowerBI

Job description

Founded over 16 years ago, with more recent investments from Accel-KKR, Entersekt is a leader in digital banking fraud prevention and payment security, including mobile authentication, mobile app security, and 3-D Secure authentication for issuers, acquirers and payment networks. We offer highly scalable products with a track record of success across multiple continents.

Entersekt enables secure digital transactions for leading financial institutions globally. We exist to create a world where everyone can transact digitally without fear or compromise. Currently, we protect the digital transactions of over 210 million active users on our platform and hold 120 active patents that recognize innovation in digital security, payments, and user experience. Entersekt offers customers secure authentication and digital payments experiences that remove unnecessary friction. Entersekt has a diverse product portfolio and aggressive roadmap that positions the company well to sustain competitive advantage as it expands globally with emphasis on North America and European markets.

The Role

As theSales Operations Director, you will lead the strategy, systems, and processes that drive sales productivity and performance. You’ll be responsible for optimizing the end-to-end sales lifecycle, from pipeline management and forecasting to territory planning and performance analytics. This is a high-impact leadership role that will work closely with the Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product teams to support scalable growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive set ofsales reportingwhich includes forecasting, pipeline analysis, and performance metrics to drive data-informed decisions.
• Develop and maintaindashboards and KPIsto track sales effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Partner with Finance, the People Office and Commercial Leadership to develop and managecompensation plans, quotas, and territory assignments.
• LeadCRM optimizationand ensure data integrity and accuracy across sales platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).Liaise with upstream and downstream stakeholders for data quality improvement.
• Drivecontinuous improvement initiativesto enhance sales velocity and client acquisition.
• Maintain standard pricing and associated toolsets and templates for efficient commercial proposal generation.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to align GTM strategies and lead management processes.
• Deal Governance
  • Provide specialized opportunity assistance where custom commercial proposals might be required.
  • Maintain and enforce the opportunity governance framework.
  • Assist with re-contracting existing clients on standardized commercial models.
• Design and implement scalable sales framework, processes, tools, artifacts, and systems to support a high-performing sales organization.
• Ensure alignment betweenSales, Marketing, and Productteams to create effective sales content.
• Custodian of all Sales Assets.
• Support onboarding and ongoing training programs for commercial team members.

Skills and Experience

Successful candidates for this role will generally possess the following qualifications and skills:

• 7+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, or related roles inSaaS or Fintech.
• Strong understanding ofB2Bsales processes, pipeline management, and forecasting methodologies.
• Bachelor’sdegreein Business, Finance, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Excellentcommunication and presentationskills, with the ability to influence sales teams and leadership.
• Data-drivenmindset, with the ability to measure the impact of enablement initiatives.
• Stronganalyticaland problem solving skills.
• Experience withdata analysisand modelling.
• Experience working withSalesforce, Microsoft PowerBI, Gongor similar sales and reporting tools would be an advantage.

Personality Attributes

• Strategic Thinker– Able to see the big picture and align sales operations with broader business goals.
• Analytical and Data-Driven– Passionate about sales metrics, KPIs, and process optimization.
• Detail-Oriented– Ensures accuracy in content and processes while keeping the big picture in mind.
• Resilient and Adaptable– Thrives in a high-growth, constantly evolving environment.Maintains composure under pressure and adapts quickly to change.
• Collaborative– Works well with cross-functional teams and builds strong relationships.
• Excellent Communicator– Can convey complex ideas in a simple, compelling way.

We place a lot of value on how we treat prospective employees and appreciate the time and effort that goes into job hunting. That is why we aim to keep the hiring process as quick and seamless as possible while ensuring the best possible fit for both you and the company.

Working at Entersekt is truly a dream. You get exposed to cutting-edge technology, colleagues who are leaders in their fields, and an awesome working environment that includes flexible hours, remote work, and plenty of growth opportunities.

Apply for this position by following the "apply now" tab and or viewing our other roles at Entersekt Careers page.

Entersekt is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. For all South Africa-based roles, preference will be given to candidates from historically disadvantaged groups, in accordance with local Employment Equity objectives.

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