Telecommunications Sales Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Fully remote work

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a dynamic Telecommunications Sales Manager to lead and mentor a remote sales team, with occasional travel to support near Upington. You will drive revenue growth by shaping sales strategies and coaching the force to exceed targets.

The ideal candidate has extensive telecom sales leadership experience, a strong grasp of telecom technologies and analytics, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams across remote and field environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 8 years sales experience in telecommunications.
• At least 3 years in a sales management role.
• Proven success in developing and executing sales strategies and achieving revenue goals.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and team-building skills.
• Strong understanding of telecom technologies and market dynamics; CRM proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Lead, train and motivate a team of sales professionals.
• Monitor sales performance metrics and report to senior management.
• Foster relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
• Identify new market opportunities and develop strategies.
• Ensure the sales team has resources, training and support to succeed.

Skills

Sales leadership

Coaching

Team-building

CRM proficiency

Sales analytics

Telecommunications knowledge

Strategic selling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

MBA

Tools

CRM systems

Sales analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Telecommunications Sales Manager to lead and mentor their sales team, operating in a fully remote capacity with potential for occasional travel to support teams near Upington . This leadership role is critical for driving revenue growth and achieving sales objectives within the competitive telecom market . You will be responsible for developing sales strategies, coaching the sales force, and ensuring exceptional customer engagement. The ideal candidate is a proven sales leader with a strong understanding of telecom solutions and a passion for building and motivating high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company revenue and growth targets.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of sales professionals to maximize their performance.
• Monitor sales performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Foster strong relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
• Identify new market opportunities and develop strategies to capitalize on them.
• Ensure the sales team has the necessary resources, training, and support to succeed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of sales experience in the telecommunications industry, with at least 3 years in a sales management role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing sales strategies and achieving revenue goals.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Strong understanding of current telecommunications technologies and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and sales analytics tools.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and bonus structure reflecting experience and performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and life insurance.
• Fully remote work environment allowing for significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for significant career advancement and leadership impact within the organization.
• Chance to lead strategic sales initiatives in a rapidly evolving telecom industry .