About the role

  • Head of Sales focused on driving revenue growth and market expansion at PayProp. Leading a high-performing sales team in the property technology sector based in South Africa.

Responsibilities

  • Play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening our leadership position within the property technology sector.
  • Lead a high-performing sales team while remaining hands-on, carrying your own strategic sales target and leading from the front.
  • Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing sales team, setting clear objectives and performance standards.
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive sustainable revenue growth and market penetration.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and mentoring, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Build a structured, disciplined sales environment with clear pipeline management and forecasting accuracy.
  • Identify and prioritise key market segments, verticals and enterprise opportunities.
  • Develop targeted go-to-market strategies to win new clients and expand market share.
  • Actively engage in strategic sales activity including prospecting, negotiation and closing high-value deals.
  • Own complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from initial engagement through to contract signature.
  • Act as a visible ambassador for PayProp and within the property industry.
  • Represent the business at conferences, exhibitions, and key industry events.
  • Contribute thought leadership, panel participation and speaking engagements.
  • Build strong relationships with industry influencers, partners and senior decision-makers.
  • Analyse and optimise sales processes to improve efficiency and conversion rates.
  • Partner with Marketing, Product and Customer Success to align commercial strategy with customer needs and market trends.
  • Provide market feedback to inform product development and competitive positioning.
  • Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes and competitor activity.
  • Leverage insights to refine value propositions and maintain competitive advantage.

Requirements

  • Minimum 7+ years’ experience in B2B SaaS technology sales
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth and exceeding ambitious targets
  • Demonstrable experience building and leading high-performing sales teams
  • Strong executive presence and credibility at C-suite level
  • Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Strategic mindset with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach
  • Confidence and credibility to represent the business publicly at industry events and conferences.
  • A proactive, resilient and growth-oriented attitude.
  • Property / PropTech experience is advantageous, but not essential.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Genuine autonomy, influence and visibility
  • Strong opportunity for personal and professional growth

Job title

Head of Sales

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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