Manager, Sales

Company Description Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric, Diploma/ Degree in Business Commerce
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Account Opening & Maintenance
• Customer Understanding (Business Banking)
• Product Knowledge (Business Banking)
• Product Related Systems (Business Banking)
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Response Strategy

Responsibilities

• 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.