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Sales Director

Elite SearchJohannesburg, South Africa
8 days ago
Job description

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Sales Director to lead the growth strategy across multiple business lines.

This is a hands-on and strategic role the successful candidate will drive business development initiatives, engage with existing clients, identify and secure new business ("new logos"), and build a high-performing sales team focused on diversifying and expanding the companys client base.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the companys go-to-market strategy, identifying new avenues for revenue, and ensuring alignment between commercial objectives and operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy across multiple financial services lines.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a new sales team focused on growth beyond the companys current core segment.
  • Identify new market opportunities, onboard new clients, and expand existing client relationships.
  • Engage directly with clients across SMEs and large enterprises, understanding their credit and financial needs.
  • Design and implement distribution strategies and innovative business channels for expansion.
  • Structure and negotiate complex deals and solutions in areas such as trade finance, guarantees, bonding, and factoring.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, underwriting, and product teams to ensure commercial success.
  • Prepare and present regular performance forecasts and strategic growth reports to executive leadership.

Qualifications & Experience :

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related discipline (MBA advantageous).
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in sales, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership in financial services.
  • Strong understanding of trade finance, credit insurance, guarantees, bonding, and factoring.
  • Proven ability to structure deals and deliver client-specific financial solutions.
  • Experience engaging with both SMEs and large corporates.
  • Track record of building and managing high-performance sales teams.
  • Strong network and working knowledge of the South African financial and credit landscape.
  • Key Attributes :

  • Strategic and commercial thinker with exceptional business acumen.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset thrives in an agile, fast-paced, and evolving business.
  • Solutions-driven and client-focused, able to identify and address client needs with creativity and precision.
  • Hands-on leadership style, willing to engage directly in business development activities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and resilience.
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