Hire Resolve`s Client is seeking to hire a Head of Growth/Sales to join their team in Johannesburg. The Head of Sales will report to the CEO and serve as a key member of our leadership team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic sales playbook, building and leading a high-performing sales team, and driving revenue growth. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with customer success, product development, and marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute a robust go-to-market sales strategy, incorporating a structured sales pipeline, targeted messaging, and performance objectives.
• Drive lead generation, sales calls, platform demonstrations, and tailored proposals to secure deals with small, medium, large, and enterprise clients.
• Continuously assess market trends and customer needs to refine sales messaging and enhance product positioning.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to optimize processes and maximize performance outcomes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Plan and align staffing needs with business growth objectives.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing sales team to consistently achieve and surpass revenue targets.
• Foster a results-driven team culture centered on collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.

Business Development & Customer Retention

• Implement and oversee outbound lead generation initiatives to drive business growth.
• Engage with prospects to understand their challenges and provide tailored solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to expand market reach.
• Partner with customer success, product, and technical teams to ensure a seamless and high-quality customer experience.
• Take an active, hands-on role throughout the sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of proven sales leadership experience, ideally as a Head of Sales.
• Demonstrated success in B2B sales, with a focus on mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Strong expertise in building, managing, and coaching sales teams.
• Ability to develop and execute high-impact sales strategies.
• Tech-savvy with experience using sales automation tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to engage and build relationships with C-suite executives.
• Experience managing a sales pipeline from prospecting through to deal closure.
• Familiarity with CRM and marketing platforms such as Freshsales or HubSpot.
• Fluency in at least two of the following languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, or Xhosa.

Key Competencies

• Results-driven with a passion for exceeding sales targets.
• Highly energetic and self-motivated.
• Customer-focused with a strong service-oriented approach.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a hands-on attitude.
• Data-driven decision-maker with a competitive mindset.
• Strong personal integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

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• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Kay-Leen Recruiter at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn 
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