Manager, Sales at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager with a strong hunter mindset to drive new business acquisition and revenue growth. This role is best suited to a commercially astute professional who thrives on opening doors, building strategic relationships, and closing medium‑ to large‑scale corporate deals.

Qualifications

• Matric, Diploma/ Degree in Business Commerce

Experience Required

• 3 to 7 years Business & Commercial Banking Experience in a sales support function (e.g., portfolio management, disbursements, contracts, etc.)
• Experience with Merchant Sales Acquiring
• Knowledge of Diners Club Corporate & Consumer Sales

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new customer acquisition through proactive, strategic prospecting and deal execution
• Own and execute an end‑to‑end acquisition strategy, from lead generation to contract close
• Engage confidently with medium to large corporate clients, navigating complex buying environments
• Build and leverage a strong business and referral network to generate sustainable sales opportunities
• Collaborate closely with internal relationship managers and cross‑functional teams to onboard new clients successfully

Experience & Attributes Required

• Proven experience in B2B sales, with a strong track record of closing new business
• A clear “hunter” profile – energetic, resilient, target‑driven, and comfortable operating independently
• Demonstrated experience executing sales and acquisition strategies in competitive environments
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills

Advantageous Experience

• Sales or account acquisition experience within the Travel Industry
• Background working with Travel Management Companies, Travel Agencies, or Corporate Travel partners
• Experience collaborating with Key Account Managers to onboard and grow corporate customers

This is an opportunity for a strategic, results‑driven sales professional who enjoys the challenge of winning new business and making a measurable impact on growth.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Account Opening & Maintenance
• Customer Understanding (Business Banking)
• Product Knowledge (Business Banking)
• Product Related Systems (Business Banking)
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Response Strategy