Sales Team Lead

About the position

Sales Team Lead
Ferndale, Johannesburg (Hybrid) | R28,000 - R32,000 + Commission

About Our Client
Our client is a leading renewable energy provider in South Africa, focused on delivering solar solutions that make clean utilities accessible and affordable. Their mission is to help customers protect themselves from power disruptions while contributing to a sustainable future. With a strong promote-from-within culture, they offer long-term career growth and the chance to work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

The Role: Sales Team Lead
The Sales Team Lead will manage and grow a high-volume, office-based B2C sales team. The role involves driving sales performance, coaching team members, overseeing CRM usage, and collaborating with technology and marketing teams to deliver impactful results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily sales team operations, resolve escalations, and remove obstacles
• Drive sales cadence and performance through effective leadership
• Coach, train, and develop sales staff to reach targets
• Define and manage performance metrics to monitor success
• Oversee CRM management, reporting, and optimisation (Zoho preferred)
• Work with the technology team to enhance sales processes
• Achieve agreed annual sales targets and KPIs
• Collaborate with marketing to plan and execute campaigns and promotions
• Foster strong customer relationships in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

About You

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in sales management within a B2C environment
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets in high-volume settings
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Zoho preferred) and Google Workspace
• Strong negotiation, closing, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Confident, professional, and skilled in people management
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work across divisions
• Passionate about renewable energy and sustainability

Desired Skills:

• Sales Management
• CRM Management
• Zoho
• Google Worksheets
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate