Sales Lead (Tech Start-Up)

Prefered skills

Start-ups, Business-to-Business (B2B), Sales, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Communication, Higher Education, Management

Job description

Sales Lead (Tech Start-Up)

Our client is a venture builder that co-creates the technology business of tomorrow alongside other companies and entrepreneurs. They search for defendable niches and either build their opportunities themselves or partner with world-leading organisations to ensure success. They measure the result of their efforts not just by the multiples they aim to return, but by the pride they take in what these companies build.

Job Type: On Site | Full-Time

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is desirable.
• 3-5 years experience , with at least 2 years team lead or managerial experience.
• Experience in lead generation and business development
• Hands on telephonic sales experience and the ability to demonstrate achievement in this environment.
• Strong knowledge of sales techniques and best practices.
• Capacity to manage various projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to analyse data and trends and determine actionable steps required.
• Experience within the ecommerce and or technological industry would be an advantage.
• Familiarity and passion for the startup environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a robust sales strategy for the company and build on existing structures in place if possible.
• Manage and mentor the sales team to optimize their performance and ensure they meet given targets.
• Provide guidance and coaching where necessary to the sales team.
• Lead by example by being an active new business hunter alongside your team.
• Direct and coordinate all sales teams activities.
• Deal with and manage escalated partner queries from the sales team to ensure a
• positive partner experience.
• Coordinate with the HR department on the recruiting and training needs of the sales
• department.
• Prepare accurate and insightful reports and presentations to update management on
• sales progress.
• Analyse and keep abreast of competitors strategies and changes in the industry.

Do we spark your interest? Then send us your CV today!
We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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Blackpen Recruitment is a global recruitment agency that targets European, African and American Markets with headquarters based in Malta and Cape Town.