Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
7 days ago

Additional Details

Job ID
151448
Job Views
30

Job Description






About the Role




  • We are looking for a commercially driven and strategically minded Directot of Sales to lead and scale our sales function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, building a high-performance sales team, and deepening relationships with enterprise and mid-market clients. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record in IT consulting or professional services sales, with the gravitas to engage C-suite stakeholders and the operational discipline to build repeatable sales processes.



Key Responsibilities



Revenue Growth & Strategy




  • Own and deliver against annual revenue targets across new business and account expansion

  • Define and execute the go-to-market sales strategy in alignment with the company's growth objectives

  • Identify new market opportunities, verticals, and service lines to pursue

  • Maintain a healthy, accurately forecasted pipeline and report on it regularly to the executive team



Team Leadership




  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of account executives, business development managers, and sales staff

  • Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular coaching sessions, and manage performance constructively

  • Build a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and client-centricity within the sales team



Client Relationships




  • Serve as an executive sponsor for key accounts and strategic prospects

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers and influencers at the CIO, CTO, and CFO level

  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings



Sales Operations & Process




  • Design and optimise end-to-end sales processes, from lead generation through to contract closure

  • Work closely with marketing to align on campaigns, lead quality, and pipeline contribution

  • Implement and enforce CRM discipline (pipeline hygiene, opportunity tracking, activity logging)

  • Develop pricing strategies, proposal templates, and commercial frameworks for different service offerings



Cross-functional Collaboration




  • Partner with the delivery, technical pre-sales, and solutions architecture teams to craft compelling proposals and SOWs

  • Collaborate with finance on deal structuring, commercial terms, and revenue recognition

  • Feed client and market insights back into service development and product strategy



Requirements



Experience




  • 15+ years of progressive B2B sales experience, with at least 5 years in a senior sales leadership role

  • Demonstrated success selling IT consulting, managed services, systems integration, or professional services

  • Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a complex sales environment

  • Experience managing and growing a sales team of 5 or more



Skills & Competencies




  • Strong command of consultative and value-based selling methodologies (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, SPIN, etc)

  • Excellent executive presence and communication skills — written, verbal, and in presentations

  • Commercial acumen: ability to structure deals, negotiate contracts, and understand P&L implications

  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent) and sales reporting

  • Ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear business value for non-technical buyers



Personal Attributes




  • A natural leader who inspires and motivates others

  • Hunter mentality balanced with strong relationship management skills

  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing focus

  • Integrity-led approach to sales — focused on building long-term client partnerships, not just closing deals



Desirable Qualifications




  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field (MBA is an advantage)

  • Existing network of CIO/CTO-level contacts in relevant industries (e.g., financial services, telecoms, public sector, healthcare)

  • Familiarity with common IT consulting service areas: cloud transformation, cybersecurity, data & analytics, ERP, digital transformation



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