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Pavago Β· South Africa

πŸš€ Sales Manager (Team Leadership & Revenue Growth)

Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours

πŸ”₯ About the Role

We’re hiring a high-performing Sales Manager to lead, coach, and scale a results-driven sales team for one of our clients.

This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Knows how to build winning sales teams
  • Loves coaching and performance management
  • Understands the full sales cycle deeply
  • Thrives in fast-paced, growth-focused environments
  • Can turn pipeline data into actionable growth strategies

You’ll play a key role in:
βœ… driving revenue growth
βœ… improving team performance
βœ… optimizing sales processes
βœ… building scalable sales systems

This is not a passive management role β€” we’re looking for a hands-on sales leader who actively drives execution, accountability, and results.

πŸ“ˆ What You’ll Own

Sales Team Leadership & Coaching

  • Lead, motivate, and manage a high-performing sales team
  • Set:
    • KPIs
    • quotas
    • activity metrics
    • performance expectations
  • Conduct:
    • 1-on-1 coaching sessions
    • pipeline reviews
    • call reviews
    • performance feedback sessions
  • Build a strong, competitive, and collaborative sales culture

Sales Strategy & Execution

  • Drive execution across the full sales process:
    • prospecting
    • qualification
    • demos
    • follow-ups
    • negotiations
    • closing
  • Develop sales strategies that improve:
    • conversion rates
    • pipeline velocity
    • revenue growth
  • Analyze sales data to identify:
    • bottlenecks
    • opportunities
    • underperformance trends

Onboarding & Sales Enablement

  • Own onboarding and ramp-up process for new sales hires
  • Train team members on:
    • sales processes
    • objection handling
    • communication
    • CRM workflows
  • Improve:
    • sales scripts
    • playbooks
    • outreach messaging
    • sales processes
  • Ensure the team maintains strong product and market knowledge

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with:
    • Marketing
    • Operations
    • Customer Success
    • Leadership
  • Align:
    • lead generation
    • messaging
    • pipeline quality
    • customer experience
  • Support seamless handoffs between sales and delivery teams

Pipeline Management & Forecasting

  • Review and manage sales pipelines daily
  • Monitor:
    • close rates
    • deal progression
    • forecasting accuracy
    • rep activity metrics
  • Deliver accurate forecasts and performance reporting to leadership
  • Ensure CRM hygiene and consistent pipeline tracking

🎯 What We’re Looking For

Core Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in:
    • sales management
    • business development
    • account management
  • Proven track record of:
    • hitting/exceeding revenue targets
    • managing successful sales teams
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
  • Deep understanding of:
    • outbound sales
    • pipeline management
    • lead conversion
    • deal closing
  • Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools
  • Comfortable managing performance in fast-paced environments

⭐ Nice to Have

  • Experience in:
    • SaaS
    • B2B services
    • staffing/recruiting
    • agency environments
  • Experience building:
    • sales playbooks
    • onboarding systems
    • enablement materials
  • Familiarity with:
    • HubSpot
    • Salesforce
    • Outreach
    • Apollo
    • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Experience scaling remote sales teams

πŸ“… What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Lead sales standups and coaching sessions
  • Review pipelines and rep performance metrics
  • Conduct call reviews and deal strategy discussions
  • Collaborate with Marketing on lead quality and campaigns
  • Improve scripts, messaging, and sales workflows
  • Forecast revenue and identify pipeline risks
  • Support reps with closing opportunities and overcoming objections

In short:
You drive team performance, revenue growth, and operational excellence across the sales organization.

πŸ“Š Success Looks Like

  • Team consistently hitting or exceeding quotas
  • Improved pipeline conversion rates
  • Strong forecasting accuracy
  • Reduced ramp time for new hires
  • Higher sales productivity and accountability
  • Strong collaboration between Sales, Marketing, and Operations

🌍 Why This Role Stands Out

  • Direct impact on company revenue and growth
  • High ownership and leadership visibility
  • Opportunity to build and scale a strong sales culture
  • Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
  • Fully remote flexibility
  • Clear path toward:
    • Director of Sales
    • VP Sales
    • Revenue Leadership roles

πŸ§ͺ Interview Process

  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
  • Leadership & Sales Strategy Interview
  • Final Client Interview
  • Background Verification

πŸ‘‰ Apply Now

If you:

  • Love coaching and developing sales talent
  • Thrive on hitting targets and improving performance
  • Enjoy building scalable sales systems
  • Want to lead a growing, high-performance sales team

This role is a strong fit for you.

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About Pavago

Pavago - Connecting You to Global Remote Opportunities 🌍

At Pavago, we redefine the boundaries of talent recruitment. Dive into a world where your geographical location doesn't restrict your career aspirations. As a distinguished international recruitment agency, we specialize in connecting remote talents with companies eager to tap into global expertise.

🌟 Why Consider Opportunities Through Pavago?

Competitive Pay: Command the salary you deserve, regardless of where you reside.

Broad Horizons: Unlock a wide array of remote positions spanning diverse industries and regions.

Skill Enrichment: Work alongside international teams, contribute your unique insights, and amplify your career trajectory.


Whether you're a seasoned professional hunting for a novel global venture or a budding talent keen on leaving an international imprint, Pavago is your conduit to businesses that appreciate and seek out worldwide perspectives.

Embrace a realm where opportunities transcend borders. Together, let's pioneer the next era of remote work. πŸš€

Explore global opportunities with us today!"

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