Senior Sales Leader, FinTech – Hybrid, High-Impact Growth

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Equity options

Annual retreats

Job summary

Placements24, a leading fintech company, seeks an experienced Senior Sales Manager in Sandton to drive revenue growth across key market segments. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on client engagement and team leadership in a hybrid setup.

You will manage a team of sales professionals, develop high-impact strategies, and build relationships with major financial institutions while balancing remote leadership with in-person interaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive sales experience in financial services.
• At least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Deep understanding of financial products, services and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to exceed revenue goals in financial services.
• Lead and mentor a high-performance sales team.
• Cultivate relationships with major banks, investment firms, and financial institutions.
• Oversee end-to-end sales process from lead to close.
• Build relationships with C-level executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Sales leadership

Financial services

Strategic planning

CRM Salesforce

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or related

MBA (plus)

Tools

Salesforce

CRM software

Job description

Placements24, a leading fintech company, seeks an experienced Senior Sales Manager in Sandton to drive revenue growth across key market segments. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on client engagement and team leadership in a hybrid setup.

You will manage a team of sales professionals, develop high-impact strategies, and build relationships with major financial institutions while balancing remote leadership with in-person interaction.