Head of Growth

Job description

Head of Growth
(KwaZulu-Natal / Cape Town / Gauteng)

At ZaPOP, we thrive on a vibrant culture fueled by intelligence, integrity, and boundless energy. We’re a passionate team committed to forging powerful connections between brands, retailers, and shoppers. Specialising in in-store shopper marketing, we harness creative strategies, innovative design, cutting-edge digital solutions, and high-impact print media to influence consumer decisions at the pivotal "moment of truth"—right when they’re in-store, ready to buy.

We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Head of Growth with grit and determination to lead our sales team to new heights. This role demands a strategic visionary who can ignite brand presence, cultivate enduring client relationships, and spearhead substantial business growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Craft and execute bold sales strategies to smash monthly and quarterly targets, driving the team to exceed expectations.

• Client Management: Forge and nurture long-lasting client partnerships, owning existing accounts, ensuring their success, and spotting opportunities for growth and upselling.

• Solution Selling: Pitch, negotiate, and close deals on our game-changing, brand-building solutions, showcasing how our creative strategies can transform clients’ marketing goals into sales wins.

• Business Development: Proactively hunt and secure new business, expanding our client portfolio with tenacity and flair.

• Team Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with our in-house creative agency, design, and operations teams to deliver groundbreaking campaigns and relay timely client insights.

• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of the curve, tracking competitor moves and industry trends to keep ZaPOP at the forefront.

Skills and experience we’re seeking:

• Proven success in a sales leadership or business development role, go-getters with a hunger to prove themselves will stand out!

• A track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets, mastering the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with a knack for inspiring clients.

• Sharp strategic and creative thinking to translate complex marketing solutions into client-ready ideas.

• Matric/Grade 12.

• A degree in Marketing, Brand Strategy, Communication, or Media.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

If this high-energy role sparks your ambition, send your CV with the Subject Line ‘Head of Growth’ to people@zapop.com.

If you haven’t heard back within two weeks, unfortunately, your application wasn’t successful this time. By applying, you consent to ZaPOP (Pty) Ltd processing your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for recruitment purposes only.

Posted on 21 Aug 16:16, Closing date 20 Oct