Chief Sales Officer

Chief Sales Officer For South Africa

As Chief Sales Officer for South Africa, you will lead the national sales strategy for Retro Rabbit and Smartek21. Your role is to drive growth by aligning our design-led innovation and data-driven engineering with the needs of local enterprise clients. You'll head up the South African sales team, build strategic client relationships, and deliver consistent revenue growth across key industries such as financial services, telecoms, healthcare, and retail. Collaboration with the EMEA CCO and global leadership to ensure regional execution supports wider commercial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the South African sales strategy aligned with EMEA and global objectives
• Lead, develop, and grow the local sales team
• Deliver revenue growth through enterprise sales and strategic partnerships
• Position the company as a leader in digital transformation and AI solutions
• Build trusted relationships with C-level clients
• Collaborate with marketing, delivery, and product teams to ensure client success
• Report on sales performance and pipeline to executive leadership

What You Bring

• 8+ years in sales leadership within South Africa's tech or consulting sectors
• Strong record of exceeding revenue targets and scaling teams
• Deep understanding of enterprise sales, digital transformation, and AI/cloud solutions
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Experience with large enterprises and regulated industries

Why Join Us

• Lead sales for an innovation-first organization transforming South African enterprises
• Be part of a global tech leader with strong local presence
• Shape the future of AI, cloud, and custom engineering in South Africa
• Work with a diverse, high-performing team committed to impact

SmarTek21, founded in 2006, is an innovative digital transformation leader dedicated to empowering organizations through design-led, data-centric solutions. We believe that exceptional user experiences and intelligent data-driven insights are pivotal in shaping the future of business. At the heart of our approach is Design-Led Engineering, where we combine strategic design principles with cutting-edge technology to create tailored solutions that deliver significant business outcomes. Our commitment to accelerating digital transformation includes specialized expertise in Agile DevOps, Data Engineering and analytics, Testing Automation and support, and comprehensive Managed Application and Infrastructure Services. We've evolved from our consulting and development roots into a full-spectrum service provider, integrating advanced technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) to facilitate our clients' seamless, transformative digital journeys. A passion unites our dynamic team of technology visionaries and business strategists for innovation and excellence. At SmarTek21, you'll join a collaborative environment dedicated to shaping the digital landscape and driving impactful results for organizations worldwide.

SmarTek21 is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.