Hire Resolve is assisting Sales & Marketing organisations in hiring experienced Sales & Marketing professionals for mid–senior opportunities across South Africa. This is a multi-role campaign designed to attract talent across several commercial functions, including business development, key account management, sales enablement/operations, digital and performance marketing, demand generation, brand and communications, product/sector marketing, and go-to-market delivery.
These roles suit professionals ready to lead initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and progress toward senior leadership pathways such as Sales Manager/Head of Sales, Marketing Manager/Head of Marketing, Commercial Manager, or Sales/Marketing Director (depending on specialisation and scope).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales and/or marketing strategies aligned to revenue growth, pipeline targets, market share, and brand objectives
- Own go-to-market planning, including positioning, messaging, target segments, channel mix, and campaign execution
- Drive new business development and account growth through structured prospecting, relationship management, and account planning (role-dependent)
- Manage key customer relationships to support retention, renewals, upsell, and cross-sell outcomes
- Plan, deliver, and optimise multi-channel campaigns (digital, content, email, events, partnerships), tracking ROI and conversion performance
- Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and performance dashboards to guide prioritisation and decision-making
- Partner with product, operations, finance, and customer teams to improve customer experience and commercial outcomes
- Build or improve processes, playbooks, and KPI frameworks to enable scalable, repeatable growth
- Coach and mentor team members; contribute to onboarding and performance development where applicable
- Ensure compliant marketing and data handling practices aligned with POPIA and ethical customer engagement standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce, Communications, or a related field (postgraduate qualification or relevant certifications advantageous)
- 5–12+ years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, or broader commercial roles (mid–senior level)
- Proven track record delivering measurable outcomes (e.g., revenue growth, pipeline contribution, customer acquisition, conversion improvement, retention)
- Working knowledge of common commercial systems (depending on specialism), such as:
- CRM: Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics
- Marketing automation/email: HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot, Mailchimp (role-dependent)
- Analytics/reporting: GA4, Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI
- Ad platforms: Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads (role-dependent)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including presenting recommendations to senior leadership
- Commercial and analytical capability to interpret data, build business cases, and prioritise activity for impact
- Employment terms are governed by contract and relevant legislation (commonly including the BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity Act, and OHSA, as applicable)
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development