Senior Manager - Sales and Bids (Sandton) at Blue Label Telecoms

Description
Job Purpose

• Are you a dynamic leader with a sharp commercial acumen and a passion for driving sales growth? Do you have the expertise to manage high-stakes bids and the strategic mindset to elevate performance? If so, we want you to lead our Sales and Bids function.
• We're looking for a Senior Manager – Sales and Bids for Cigicell who will champion sales excellence, mentor and guide a high-performing team, and take ownership of our bid processes to help us expand our footprint and revenue streams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to exceed revenue targets.
• Manage end-to-end bid processes including governance, delivery, and post-bid review.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, particularly with municipal and key enterprise clients.
• Guide the team in preparing persuasive proposals and client pitches.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and customer service teams.
• Manage online tender portals and oversee bid documentation and compliance.
• Drive continuous team development and performance improvement

Requirements
Competencies

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Skilled communicator and influential leader.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Passionate about customer success and business excellence.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Postgraduate degree in above qualification is advantageous.

Experience

• Experience in a Senior Sales role with a track record of exceeding targets.
• Strong experience in municipal/government sales and high-value contract bidding.