Job title : Sales Manager (Fintech/ Saas)
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : December 28, 2024
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About the Role This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on, dynamic leader who thrives in a dual role owning their own sales targets while managing and coaching a high-performing sales team. In this role, you'll lead a team of 56 sales professionals, including Account Managers and Hunters, focused on driving new business and growing existing accounts. Supported by a team of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) who generate warm leads, you'll have the tools and resources needed to succeed. Based in Johannesburg, you'll play a key role in driving revenue growth, developing the team, and strengthening client relationships with financial decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities: Lead by Example: Drive your own individual sales success by meeting and exceeding your personal sales targets through direct client engagement and deal closure. Inspire and Coach: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 56 sales professionals, ensuring they achieve their goals and grow professionally. SaaS Expertise: Leverage your experience in SaaS sales to manage complex sales cycles, providing hands-on support to your team during key deals. FinTech Focus: Use your knowledge of the financial decision-making process to build strong relationships with CFOs, Credit Managers, and other stakeholders. Sales Strategy: Develop and execute sales plans to target mid-market and enterprise clients, maximizing revenue growth and team performance. Pipeline Oversight: Monitor and manage the teams sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting, timely follow-ups, and deal progression. Training and Development: Provide ongoing coaching and training to improve the teams consultative selling skills and overall performance. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with SDRs, marketing, and product teams to align efforts, optimize lead conversion, and refine messaging for key audiences. Customer Success: Build long-term client relationships, positioning the platform as the ultimate solution for managing credit risk. Performance Metrics: Set clear KPIs, track team and individual performance, and implement strategies to close any gaps. Market Knowledge: Stay informed on market trends, industry developments, and competitor activity to keep the company ahead of the curve.
Requirements: SaaS Sales Experience: 5+ years of experience in B2B SaaS sales, with a track record of consistently exceeding targets. Sales Management Experience: You will be need to have experience in managing and growing sales teams. This role requires an individual experienced in leadership, coaching and driving results. FinTech Expertise: Experience selling into CFOs, Credit Managers, or other financial decision-makers is a strong advantage. Player/Coach Mindset: A proven ability to balance personal sales achievement with team leadership responsibilities. Strong Communicator: Excellent influencing, negotiation, and presentation skills. Resilient and Goal-Oriented: Thrives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
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