Sales Director

SUMMARY:
Background:
Our Client who is in the Financial Services sector, is looking for a driven Sales Director to lead teams and grow business in a competive market

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in sales, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within financial services or related industries
• Proven track record in multi-line financial services sales, including credit insurance, bonding, and investment products
• Ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies and business plans
• In-depth understanding of the South African financial services market and regulatory landscape

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy across all business lines (credit insurance, guarantees and bonding, credit management platform, debt collections, top-up and gap cover, and investment solutions)
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Sales team to achieve and exceed revenue targets for each business line
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, expanding the company’s Client base
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key Clients, industry Stakeholders, and strategic Partners
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and client needs to continuously refine sales approaches and product offerings
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Operations, Underwriting, and Product teams to ensure alignment and maximize commercial impact
• Prepare regular sales forecasts, performance reports, and presentations for senior management
• Drive a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement within the sales function

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