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Senior Sales Lead – Executive Search
Location
South Africa
Posted
46 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Sales Lead – Executive Search
Keller Executive Search International
• Lead commercial discussions with senior stakeholders and executive decision-makers • Assess organisational requirements and determine strategic fit • Represent the firm with professionalism and credibility across international markets • Manage written follow-up communication, including summaries and supporting materials • Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure accurate onboarding • Maintain client communication until full handover to the recruitment team • Contribute to strengthening commercial performance across assigned markets
Job Requirements
- Demonstrated experience engaging senior decision-makers and executive-level stakeholders
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand varied industries and business models
- International exposure and experience working across multiple countries or regions
- Ability to communicate effectively across cultures and time zones
- Proven ability to manage high-volume commercial conversations while maintaining quality and professionalism
- Strong follow-through and coordination skills within a remote structure
- Professional presence combined with a consultative, relationship-driven approach
- Sound judgment and discretion in commercial discussions
- Fluency in English
Benefits
- Fully remote role
- Exposure to senior international stakeholders
- Significant responsibility and autonomy
- Opportunity to contribute to regional commercial growth
- Long-term growth potential within an expanding organisation
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