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Inside Sales Supervisor

Pavago

Fully Remote
Remote - South Africa
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Pavago explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. 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

Inside Sales Supervisor
Position Type:
Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours:
U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
We’re looking for an
Inside Sales Supervisor
to help manage and grow the day-to-day sales operation while leading a small sales/customer service team.
You’ll work directly with company leadership and own the sales lifecycle from inbound inquiries through quoting, closing, shipping coordination, and post-sale follow-up. You’ll also coach a two-person support team, delegate tasks, and help ensure customers receive a strong experience throughout the sales process.
This is a high-autonomy, startup-like environment suited to someone who is confident speaking with customers, enjoys coaching a small team, and is comfortable solving different problems each day.
What You’ll Own
Inbound Sales & Customer Communication
Answer incoming calls and emails from current customers and leads.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of the company’s products.
Determine the appropriate next steps for each customer inquiry.
Sales & Closing
Manage customer inquiries throughout the sales process.
Prepare quotes and close orders.
Answer customer questions and complete required paperwork.
Take ownership of opportunities from inquiry through close.
Lead Follow-Up
Maintain long-term leads through consistent and proactive follow-up.
Keep opportunities moving forward through timely communication.
Identify when additional team support or follow-up is needed.
Team Leadership & Delegation
Coach a two-person sales/customer service support team on customer communication.
Delegate tasks to team members when appropriate.
Help the team stay organized and responsive to customer needs.
Post-Sale Coordination
Monitor the post-sale process and shipping experience.
Help resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
Maintain strong customer relationships after the sale.
Required Experience & Skills
Strong sales and customer communication skills.
Comfortable working remotely and independently.
Comfortable spending up to half of the day on the phone.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and resourceful.
Strong communicator who can manage multiple priorities.
Experience in sales, customer support, and managing a small team is preferred.
Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office is a plus.
Familiarity with public safety training or firearms industry products is a plus but not required.
No formal education or specific experience requirements.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You take ownership of the entire sales process rather than focusing only on individual tasks.
You’re confident speaking with customers and handling sales conversations.
You’re persistent and organized when managing long-term leads.
You enjoy coaching and supporting a small team.
You’re comfortable making decisions independently in a high-autonomy environment.
You’re resourceful and able to solve unexpected problems.
You’re proactive and interested in helping shape a growing company rather than simply executing assigned tasks.
Interview Process
Initial Application
Spark Hire One-Way Video Interview
Client Interview
Offer Stage
#LI-AG1

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

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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 Pavago

Pavago is a company in the design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 238 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pavago jobs →