Vice President of Sales EdTech and SaaS JB5048

Vice President of Sales EdTech and SaaS JB5048
South Africa
Salary R1 to 1 500 000 per annum
Employment Type Renewable Annual Independent Contract
Workplace Remote

We are seeking a Vice President of Sales to lead the commercial expansion of a global EdTech and SaaS leader in South Africa and across Southern Africa. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a high-calibre sales executive to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic partnerships in one of the worlds fastest-growing education technology firms.

As VP of Sales, you will be responsible for orchestrating large-scale sales strategies and expanding the companys footprint in the region. You will work at the intersection of technology, education, and enterprise solutions, engaging with C-suite executives, decision-makers, and key stakeholders across the EdTech ecosystem.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a sales leader who thrives on driving business expansion, customer acquisition, and strategic growth.

Minimum Requirements Essential Skills
Proven Executive Sales Leader 12 years of enterprise sales leadership experience in EdTech, SaaS, ERP, or enterprise technology
Strategic and Visionary Mindset Ability to scale operations, identify growth opportunities, and drive sustainable revenue expansion
Enterprise SaaS Expertise Strong track record of selling high-value software solutions ERP SaaS LMS CRM to enterprise clients
Results-Driven and Data-Oriented History of exceeding sales targets and optimizing commercial success
C-Level Relationship Management Ability to engage, negotiate, and close deals with C-suite executives and enterprise decision-makers
Industry Expertise in EdTech and Digital Transformation Understanding of education systems, digital transformation, and enterprise software sales
Leadership and Team Development Proven experience scaling high-performance sales teams and mentoring top sales talent
Willingness to Travel Ability to travel for in-person meetings, market expansion, and client engagement

Responsibilities
Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve business objectives and identify new business opportunities in Southern Africa
Lead efforts to enter new markets segments analyze trends and strengthen the companys presence in existing markets
Work collaboratively with the team to identify and generate qualified leads ensuring a robust pipeline to achieve business growth objectives
Establish strong relationships with key customers ensuring high satisfaction levels and resolving strategic issues
Provide accurate sales forecasting and compile market insights for leadership decision-making
Define sales processes lead a team and coordinate training programs to enhance sales outcomes
Partner with marketing teams to establish support programs and provide insights on customer and market conditions
Drive revenue growth by exceeding sales targets using client engagement strategies and data-driven techniques
Conduct in-person meetings with customers and partners to build and maintain key relationships

Head of Sales Sales Director Business Development Regional Sales Sales Director

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs no supporting documentation is required at this point this will be requested later

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