Chief Sales Officer Jobs in South Africa

A growing company within a large group is looking for a Chief Sales Officer to lead its public-sector sales work from Centurion. The company already has an established client base in the government sector, and this senior role will shape sales strategy, build the team, and drive revenue growth.

About the company and the work

The advert is placed by recruiter Be Different, reference number JHB006449/NL. The employer is described as a newer company within a large group that is growing quickly and already serves government-sector clients. The Chief Sales Officer will work closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams to align strategy and improve the client experience.

Role details and duties

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve short-term and long-term revenue goals.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing sales team to exceed targets and deliver strong client service.
• Drive business growth by identifying new market opportunities, optimising the sales pipeline, and enhancing performance.
• Work closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams to align strategies.
• Provide accurate sales forecasting, reporting, and insights to the executive team for informed decisions.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate innovative sales techniques to maintain a competitive edge.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key clients and strategic partners.

The role is listed as full time in Centurion, with a salary of R1,400,000 to R2,000,000 per year, or approximately R116,666 to R166,666 per month as shown in the advert.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Deep understanding of sales processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a relevant industry, for example technology or SaaS, is highly desirable.
• Successfully established and scaled a high-performing sales organisation from the ground up.
• Proven track record as a senior sales executive, preferably at C-level, with significant achievements in driving revenue growth.

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Practical tips

• Lead with your most senior sales leadership results, including revenue growth and team growth.
• Show how you built or scaled a sales organisation, not just how you managed one.
• Include examples of work with public-sector or government-sector clients if you have them.
• Make your forecasting and pipeline experience clear, with concrete examples.

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