Sales Team Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a target-driven leader with a passion for driving sales performance and motivating teams to exceed the sales targets?

A rapidly growing company based in Paarl requires a results driven individual who knows how to lead from the front - inspiring, coaching, and guiding a high-performing sales team to success.

As the Sales Team Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that sales targets are consistently met, while continuously working to improve conversion rates and overall team performance.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a Sales Manager or Team Lead role, preferably in a collections, financial services, or call centre environment.
• Proven track record of managing large teams in a target-driven setting
• Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
• Highly goal-oriented with the ability to motivate and bring out the best in others
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills
• Proficient in sales performance tools, CRM systems, and reporting platforms
• A resilient, positive attitude, with the ability to thrive under pressure and lead by example

• Actively manages and oversees both Sales Offices to ensure optimal sales performance.
• Must have a data-driven and psychoanalytic approach to sales training and performance enforcement
• Responsible for identifying and recruiting employees who fit into the company culture and performance expectations
• Responsible for setting, monitoring, and achieving sales targets (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly).
• Conduct one-on-ones and performance reviews with sales personnel
• Monitor and interpret key sales metrics, focusing on average deal value and conversion rates
• Track and analyse sales performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare and submit weekly sales and marketing reports with respect to client categories
• Oversee payroll calculations for the sales team, ensuring accuracy and timely payments
• Responsible for calculating commissions based on individual and team performance
• Ensure commission structures are fair, motivating, and aligned with business goals
• Ensure that the sales team operates efficiently without over-managing the team.
• Implement strategies to optimize sales performance and revenue generation.
• Achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Improvement in average conversion rates
• Team motivation and engagement levels