Sales Manager
Somewhere
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R74,000 – R101,750 ZAR. 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
Role:Sales Manager
Working Hours:Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm EST/CST
Salary Range:$4,000 – $5,500 USD per month base salary (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)
Type of contract:Independent Contractor
Type of job:Remote
About the Company:
We are a premier residential development and homebuilding firm committed to delivering refined, high-quality residential communities through disciplined operations and accountable collaboration. Driven by high standards, brand integrity, and strategic growth, our remote-first culture empowers senior leaders with the operational autonomy needed to excel. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where top-tier professionals can directly shape market strategy and share in business success.
About the Role:
As the Sales Manager, you will take executive ownership of our entire sales and marketing lifecycle across all residential markets, from community release to home closing. Reporting directly to the COO, you will lead brand positioning, manage inventory absorption, drive pricing strategies, and oversee external broker networks. This role presents an exciting opportunity to scale community sales footprints, protect gross margins, and establish high-performing go-to-market systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own end-to-end sales pipeline and inventory management for all active communities, maintaining optimal absorption rates and zero unplanned aging inventory.
Own end-to-end sales pipeline and inventory management for all active communities, maintaining optimal absorption rates and zero unplanned aging inventory.
* Formulate and execute data-driven pricing strategies, lot premiums, and targeted buyer incentive programs in alignment with margin targets.
Formulate and execute data-driven pricing strategies, lot premiums, and targeted buyer incentive programs in alignment with margin targets.
* Direct community brand creation, digital marketing campaigns, collateral development, and lead generation budgets to maximize cost-per-lead efficiency.
Direct community brand creation, digital marketing campaigns, collateral development, and lead generation budgets to maximize cost-per-lead efficiency.
* Select, onboard, and manage external listing brokerages and cooperating Realtor networks to maintain rigorous follow-up standards.
Select, onboard, and manage external listing brokerages and cooperating Realtor networks to maintain rigorous follow-up standards.
* Oversee the buyer journey and purchase agreement workflows through closing attorneys, lenders, and internal teams to secure flawless closing rates.
Oversee the buyer journey and purchase agreement workflows through closing attorneys, lenders, and internal teams to secure flawless closing rates.
* Lead, coach, and supervise marketing management personnel, setting clear KPIs, lead-response standards, and performance metrics.
Lead, coach, and supervise marketing management personnel, setting clear KPIs, lead-response standards, and performance metrics.
* Enforce system-of-record usage within the CRM to track lead conversion, community traffic, and weekly sales performance metrics.
Enforce system-of-record usage within the CRM to track lead conversion, community traffic, and weekly sales performance metrics.
Qualifications:
* Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience in sales and marketing management within real estate, residential construction, or high-value B2B sectors (Required).
Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience in sales and marketing management within real estate, residential construction, or high-value B2B sectors (Required).
* Demonstrated track record of managing multi-channel lead pipelines, inventory absorption, and broker relations (Required).
Demonstrated track record of managing multi-channel lead pipelines, inventory absorption, and broker relations (Required).
* Proven capability in financial reporting, pricing strategy, and gross margin protection (Required).
Proven capability in financial reporting, pricing strategy, and gross margin protection (Required).
* Advanced proficiency in CRM platforms, sales tracking systems, and digital analytics tools (Required).
Advanced proficiency in CRM platforms, sales tracking systems, and digital analytics tools (Required).
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing direct reports and third-party vendor contracts (Required).
Strong leadership skills with experience managing direct reports and third-party vendor contracts (Required).
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related commercial discipline (Preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related commercial discipline (Preferred).
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 R74,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($4,000/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.
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About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1644 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →