Overview
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Role Purpose / Business Unit : To oversee and manage the segment sales teams, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders with the objective to defend and grow the segment base, through ensuring account planning and opportunity management translate to sales, implementation and delivery of service that are geared towards the achievement of segment sales targets, customer experience and commercial objectives of the portfolio i.e. meeting annual targets on sales, revenue, profitability margins, etc.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include :
Sales Management
- Manage, monitor and review segment sales targets
- Contribute to sales targets setting for the respective segment sales team in line with overall sales target
- Operationalise the sales plan so as to meet the segment sales targets
- Develop a sales plan and monitor its implementation
- Leadership of virtual segment account teams to meet targets for profitability and revenues
- Lead development of contact strategies and account development plans (ADP) for each of the allocated accounts within the portfolio
- Lead development of a pipeline of prospects which are systematically qualified, managing the decision-making process within allocated segment accounts to ensure sales prospects are closed
- Ensure operational service delivery of all service touchpoints through the management and mentorship of the segment sales team
- Identify potential new opportunities through analysis of business intelligence reports
- Understand customer patterns and market behaviour to inform data-driven forecasting strategies to increase profitability through improved targeted sales strategies
- Provide leadership, guidance and motivation to the segment sales team
- Direct lead generation initiatives to support new business acquisition via the sales segment team
- Represent Vodacom at client negotiations
- Drive market leadership on Customer NPS through understanding the value of profitable customers and delivering outstanding service
Stakeholder Management
Establish and monitor healthy, diverse internal and external relations and implement remedial actions where required, in the achievement of organisational goalsDevelop a healthy, productive, and respectful relationship with all stakeholders based on integrity and professionalismDevelop relationships to create new value and opportunitiesDevelop and maintain key account relationships with channel partners, ensuring that channel partners are aligned to the customer experience expectations and to the sales partner strategy frameworkProactively manage communication to relevant stakeholders in line with the customer product life cycleDevelop contact strategies and account development plans (ADP) for allocated accountsOwn escalated customer complaints from a service perspectiveResolve sales and pricing claims on debtors trading accountsServe as the link of communication between key customers and internal teamsPlay an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationshipsClearly communicate the progress of monthly / quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholdersProvide account data to the manager for developing a sales plan and monitoring its implementationDevelop a pipeline of prospects which are systematically qualified, managing the decision-making process within allocated accounts to ensure sales prospects are closedResolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trustReporting
Prepare monthly / Weekly Run Rate and Demand ManagementPerform Sales Analysis by productAnnual Sales Strategy & Budget PlanningPrepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account metricsForecast and track key account metricsPrepare reports on account status, give recommendations to maximize sales as per the identifying trends, gaps and opportunities (Strategic Account Plan / Joint Account Planning)Delivering through People
Oversee the activities of the segment team to ensure effective delivery of business outcomesSupport and enable the team to succeed by encouraging frequent knowledge sharing among team members and other enablement initiativesCreate fit-for-future organisation capability through skills development informed by skill gap analysis in line with business strategy and ensuring that identified skills gaps are addressed through trainingDevelop a high performing team by embedding formal performance management processes and informal coaching through continuous 1 : 1 performance discussionsEmbed the Spirit of Vodacom by living the Spirit behaviours and ensuring consistent Spirit engagement initiativesWhen required, initiate disciplinary processes for team members with support from HR when requiredResolve grievances raised by team members and escalate only if requiredMotivate team members and ensure that their efforts are recognised by using Vodafone Stars platformThe ideal candidate for this role will have
B Degree / EquivalentA Post Graduate Degree in Sales / Marketing / Business Commerce or related field advantageousA minimum of 8 years’ Sales and Service experience in the telecommunications or technology related environments (ICT) with demonstrated experience in :Portfolio managementAbility to increase NPS results and reduce administrative expenseAbility to build relationships2 years management experienceTechnical Competencies
Growth mindset and out-of-the-box thinkingExperience in solution selling within enterprise customersDeep understanding of the customer’s business, its market and industry alongside key decision-makers and influencers in account organisationAbility to translate customer’s objectives and strategy into relevant Vodacom Business propositionsSuccessful track record of managing sales teams and demonstrate profitable revenue growthTranslates strategy into clear areas of focus and priorities forUnderstanding of the SA telecommunications landscapeUnderstanding of Companies customer requirementsUnderstanding of technical concepts and the ability to communicate it as viable appealing market offeringsUnderstanding of SA business landscapeUnderstanding of the Value Chain Analysis with regards to various customer businessesBehavioural Competencies
Customer Focus : Prioritising customer needs and delivering excellent serviceAccountability : seeks feedback and identifies opportunities for improvement or innovationCollaboration : Actively fosters collaboration, seeks input and effectively partnersResilience : Actively seeks opportunities for growth, demonstrates a strong commitment to self-improvement and has a growth mindsetFlexibility : uses various techniques to influence others (lobbies, approaches decision makers, finds sponsors)People Management : Ensure team work together to deliver on their responsibilities creating accountability and ownershipOrganisational Savvy : Demonstrates strong understanding of assigned strategy for the Business / Function and creates strong team alignment to the strategyWe make an impact by offering
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packagesRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefitsCell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companiesClosing date for Applications : 30 September 2025.
The base location for this role is Polokwane Regional Office
The company\'s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
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