Telecom Sales Manager - Pretoria Regional Leader & Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission & bonus

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Sales Manager to lead its Pretoria sales operation and drive revenue growth in the telecom sector. You will manage a high-performing team, develop strategic sales plans, and foster strong client relationships to meet and exceed targets.

The role requires on-site presence in Pretoria, leadership, and collaboration with marketing and product teams. A competitive base salary with commission, medical aid, retirement fund, and development opportunities are

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales management within the telecommunications industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Pretoria with full-time on-site presence.
• Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales performance analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to expand customer base in telecoms.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a sales team; set performance expectations and provide feedback.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities.
• Prepare and present forecasts, pipelines, and reviews to senior management.
• Negotiate contracts and SLAs with clients.
• Ensure the team is trained on product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align efforts.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Team coaching

Sales analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing

MBA (nice to have)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Sales Manager to lead its Pretoria sales operation and drive revenue growth in the telecom sector. You will manage a high-performing team, develop strategic sales plans, and foster strong client relationships to meet and exceed targets.

The role requires on-site presence in Pretoria, leadership, and collaboration with marketing and product teams. A competitive base salary with commission, medical aid, retirement fund, and development opportunities are