Sales Team Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus structure

Career progression

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Sales Team Lead to guide and motivate a field sales team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will oversee daily activities, coach and train team members, and ensure regional sales objectives are met.

Develop sales strategies for the territory, monitor performance, and provide regular reports to senior management. A collaborative leadership style and strong CRM and data-analysis skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales with a track record of exceeding targets.
• Previous experience in a team leadership or supervisory role within sales is essential.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies and customer relationship management.
• Excellent coaching, communication, and motivational skills.
• Ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of sales representatives to achieve targets.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies for the Vereeniging territory.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct coaching sessions.
• Oversee the entire sales process, from lead generation to closing deals.
• Analyze sales data and provide reports to senior management on team performance and market insights.
• Foster a positive and productive team environment focused on collaboration and success.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Sales strategy

CRM knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Sales analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and inspiring Sales Team Lead to guide and motivate their sales force in the Vereeniging area. This leadership role involves overseeing daily sales activities, providing coaching and training to team members, and ensuring the achievement of regional sales objectives. You will be instrumental in fostering a high-performance sales culture, driving productivity, and contributing to the overall growth strategy within the Gauteng market. The ideal candidate is a natural leader with a passion for sales and a proven ability to develop talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of sales representatives to achieve individual and collective sales targets.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies and tactics for the Vereeniging territory.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct coaching sessions.
• Oversee the entire sales process, from lead generation to closing deals.
• Analyze sales data and provide reports to senior management on team performance and market insights.
• Foster a positive and productive team environment focused on collaboration and success.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, with a demonstrated track record of exceeding targets.
• Previous experience in a team leadership or supervisory role within sales is essential.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies and customer relationship management.
• Excellent coaching, communication, and motivational skills.
• Ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Familiarity with the Gauteng business environment is advantageous.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary with a competitive bonus structure based on team performance.
• Opportunities for career progression into senior sales management roles.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Access to ongoing leadership development and sales training programs.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team.