Managing Director Sales Gauteng

An IT managed service provider, managed security service provider and forerunner for providing innovative outsourced IT services that are essential for the success of our clients. We are a national partner for key IT vendors that develop technologies which shape our digital world. Our success is based on our client commitment and service quality in all fields of expertise and operations. We carry a passion for the best in IT innovation, while upholding our clients’ desire to be efficient and cost effective. We take on challenges and thrive from success and performance in an increasingly complex and competitive world.     We are a leading Certified Microsoft Partner and provider of business application consulting and software development services. We are experiencing significant growth and we are continuing to add to our team.  There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person? One who isn’t afraid to break the mould and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next.   We partner with clients to accelerate value from digital innovation by being daring, imaginative, and fast. We believe big and deliver personally. We relentlessly challenge, encourage, and support our clients and each other.   As Managing Director you will lead our South African team, in a highly operational role. Your primary objective will be to build and inspire our sales and technical team with the goal of driving growth. You will report results and findings as well as provide strategic advice to our shareholders.    *Your Responsibilities Include:* * Meeting and exceeding revenue targets, planning and implementing sales and marketing strategies, as well as developing and instituting sound financial plans and budgets.   * Expanding our reach into industry verticals and markets and identify profitable revenues.  You will need to research new business opportunities, identify new selling points, develop strategic plans and sales opportunities, and under-take presentations to prospective clients.   * Managing resources and key personnel, including the attracting, hiring and retention of personnel; and promote the wellness of staff and implement policies in-line with Labour legislation and health and safety guidelines to create a diverse and positive working environment.    * Managing and maintaining relationships with all our stakeholders, clients, and service providers, and manage the corporate communications and social media activities, including our brand image, marketing collateral, product promotions, shows, exhibitions and conferences     * Proven track record of successfully managing a sales team.  * A minimum 8 to 10 years in