Senior Sales Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote work flexibility

Executive benefits

Professional development budget

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to lead a fully remote SA-based sales team, crafting strategies to drive revenue and growth. You will mentor professionals, set ambitious targets, and align sales initiatives with company goals.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a proven track record in managing quotas and analyzing market trends in a distributed environment across South Africa.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sales management leading high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies, CRM systems, and sales analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve company objectives and revenue targets.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of remote sales professionals to maximize performance.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities and develop strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the entire sales process, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align sales strategies with overall business goals.

Skills

Sales leadership

CRM systems

Sales analytics

Strategic planning

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

MBA (advantage)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and strategic Senior Sales Manager to lead their remote sales team, operating from anywhere within South Africa . This leadership role requires a visionary individual passionate about driving sales performance, mentoring a team, and developing innovative sales strategies. You will be instrumental in shaping the sales culture, setting ambitious goals, and ensuring the consistent achievement of revenue targets. This is a senior position for an experienced sales leader who thrives in a dynamic, fully remote environment and is dedicated to fostering growth and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve company objectives and revenue targets.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of remote sales professionals to maximize their performance.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities and develop strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the entire sales process, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align sales strategies with overall business goals.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in sales management, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies, CRM systems, and sales analytics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and achieve ambitious sales quotas in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package including significant performance bonuses.
• Executive-level remote work opportunity with complete flexibility.
• Comprehensive executive benefits, including top-tier medical and retirement plans.
• Significant budget for professional development and team enablement.
• The chance to shape the future of a growing sales organization remotely.