Sales Director

We’re hiring! Are you passionate about Sales and creating opportunities for young people?

BluLever is looking for an innovative and results-driven individual experienced in driving sales targets and supporting sales teams. This role is perfect for someone who is looking for a different type of sales pursuit.

We’re an early-stage start-up, so this is your opportunity to help grow this organization from the ground up and impact the learning of young and experienced artisans. To learn more take a look at the sections below.

OUR VISION AND MISSION

BluLever Education is empowering Africa’s artisans with skills for the future. BluLever achieves this through holistic vocational education and skills training that creates ethical industry professionals of a global standard. BluLever’s Braamfontein Campus, focused on plumbing apprenticeships, launched in early 2021.

WHERE WE ARE NOW

BluLever Education is preparing Africa for the 4th industrial revolution by mobilising a movement of 5 million artisans as active citizens. We currently offer plumbing apprenticeships for 5 cohorts of 30 students per year, as well as various other artisan training products such as the MakersHub - an incubation hub that supports small businesses in their journey to growth, formalisation and stability. The Blulever team is growing fast, with many more opportunities for growth.

WHO ARE WE (YOU?)

We’re not just building another company, we’re building an institution, a movement that will outlast us all. The road will not be easy, but the impact will be monumental. We need open-minded, people-oriented, passionate, multi skilled, hardworking individuals to join the team and help us build the future of Africa.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sales Director will drive B2B sales and partnerships, leading a Sales Manager and Sales Support team. The role focuses on building value-driven employer relationships, securing apprentice placements, and managing partnerships with employers, manufacturers, funders, and scholarship providers. The Director will coach, hold accountable, and transform the team into a high-performing unit.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 8+ years B2B sales / business development experience (education, training, or related sector an advantage)

• 5+ years in senior leadership, with a record of building high-performing teams

• Proven success in consultative selling and value-based partnerships

• Strong coaching, accountability, and turnaround skills for underperforming teams

• CRM/data-driven (Salesforce advantageous)

• Excellent relationship-building with senior stakeholders (employers, funders, manufacturers)

• Passion for youth development, education, and social impact

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