Sales Manager Jobs in South Africa

This is a hands-on sales leadership role for someone who has built and led a sales team in asset finance and enjoys turning targets into results. The role is based in Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, with a commercial asset finance institution as the client.

About the company and the work

The role is advertised through The Recruitment Pig, a South African recruitment business, for a client that provides commercial asset finance. The sales manager leads and grows an asset finance sales team, setting the daily direction, supporting new business development staff and keeping the full sales pipeline moving from first contact to payout.

It is a permanent, intermediate-level position. The focus is on people, pipeline and performance: hiring well, coaching well and keeping deals moving at the right price.

Role details and duties

• Set and improve the daily sales strategy for the team.
• Hire, train and support new business development staff.
• Track individual and team results against monthly targets.
• Run focused lead-generation projects.
• Check deal pricing before credit approval.
• Oversee the full sales pipeline, from start to payout.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and partners.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:

• At least 3 years in a sales leadership role.
• A proven history of hitting sales and revenue targets.
• A background in asset, equipment or commercial vehicle finance is preferred.
• An understanding of finding and selling to business clients.
• Experience hiring, managing and guiding a sales team.
• The ability to structure and review financial transactions.
• A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a team-player approach.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing, using the Apply button on this page. Do not pay any fee to apply, and be cautious of anyone who asks for money or personal documents outside the official route.

Practical tips

• Lead with targets you have hit and teams you have built, with numbers where you can.
• Show asset finance experience clearly, including the types of deals you have worked on.
• Be ready to explain how you manage a pipeline and coach someone who is missing target.
• Highlight lead-generation work and client relationships you have grown over time.

How the process works

Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link with a CV that sets out your sales leadership experience, target record and asset finance background. If you are shortlisted, the recruiter or employer will contact you through the official application channel.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. The salary shown is the range stated in the original listing, from R50,000 to R90,000 per month, based on qualifications, skills and experience. Confirm the final terms in the original advert before you apply.

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