Head of Sales

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POSITION INFO:

Join our client's dynamic team as they seek a Head of Sales to drive growth and innovation in the ever-evolving digital payments landscape. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team and shape the future of payments in South Africa.

As the Head of Sales, you will play a pivotal role in formulating and executing our client's customer growth strategy. Leveraging data-driven insights, you will identify opportunities, develop winning strategies, and drive cross-functional implementation to ensure sales targets are met or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize market insights to inform sales strategies and drive growth.
• Lead end-to-end project management on key business priorities.
• Collaborate with the Decision Analytics team to generate data-driven recommendations.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Inspire and empower the sales team to achieve strategic goals.
• Set clear performance metrics and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive work environment to drive team success.

Core Competencies:

• Customer-focused mindset with a knack for understanding market needs.
• Strong coordination and influencing skills to drive collaboration.
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative sales approaches.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinking and effective problem-solving abilities.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Sales, or related field.
• Proven experience in customer relationship management and sales leadership.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Impeccable communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for innovation.
• Strong business acumen and ethics.

Other requirements:

• Willingness to travel within South Africa.
• Based in JHB.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the digital payments industry. Apply now to join our client's team!