Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Abakus Center is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 – R64,750 ZAR. This role is suited for executive-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Abakus Schoolis an international educational project dedicated to developing intelligence and mathematical thinking in children aged 4.5 and older. Operating since 2015, we are present in educational centers and schools across 25 countries, as well as online worldwide.

We are currently seeking an experiencedHead of Salesto lead, develop, and oversee both our international and Russian-speaking sales departments.

Key Objectives
* Build a systematic, scalable, "turnkey" sales department.
* Establish a sustainable sales ecosystem (processes, metrics, standards).
* Enhance the team's product expertise.
* Minimize operational errors and improve the quality of client agreements.
* Foster seamless cross-departmental collaboration.
* Future Outlook:Unify sales systems for the CIS and international markets.

Responsibilities
* Team Leadership:Recruit, onboard, train, and coach the team to sell high-ticket products.
* Funnel Optimization:Audit and optimize the sales funnel (from lead to payment) to boost conversion rates.
* Processes & KPIs:Implement sales standards, regulations, and KPIs while minimizing operational errors.
* Data-Driven Management:Analyze metrics, test hypotheses, and make data-backed decisions.
* Knowledge & Collaboration:Build a product knowledge base and establish seamless cross-departmental workflows.

Requirements
* Experience:3–5+ years as a Head of Sales inEdTech. Proven track record of building sales teams and handling complex/B2B products.
* Skills:Deep knowledge of sales funnels, KPIs, A/B testing, and data-driven management. Strong coaching and cross-functional leadership skills.
* Tech Stack:Advanced Google Sheets. Familiarity with CRM, task managers, and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) or automation tools is a plus.
* Languages:Fluent in English, Russian not lower than B2

Benefits

100% Remote workin a fast-growing, dynamic international company.

Salary:$2,000 – $3,500 Gross per month (Base + Bonus)

Collaborative service agreement as a contract.

A real opportunity to influence company strategy and internal processes.

Ample room for professional growth and career development.

Join our mission!At Abakus, we don't just sell courses — we unlock children's potential worldwide. If you are a visionary leader ready to build a world-class sales team and grow along with us, send us your CV. Let's make an impact together!

Originally posted onHimalayas

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Abakus Center

Abakus Center is a company in the Sales industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 2 open positions on Hirezar. View all Abakus Center jobs →

Head of Sales Department / Руководитель отдела продаж / EdTech