Our client, a software company that sells network and business software to Telecoms Service Providers, is looking for a Sales Director based in South Africa to sell to the likes of MTN, Vodacom and Rain (along with Service Providers in other parts of Southern Africa. Either Johannesburg or Cape Town work as a location.

The role is sole contributor in nature, and we are looking for someone with experience selling complex software solutions ideally to the Networks side (CTO/CTIO/CISCO) although candidates with experience in selling BSS business solutions may also be considered.

The role is mostly focused on new business but will involve account management activities.

Our client is headquartered in North America, and most of its business is directly with the service providers (rather than through channels).

Candidates with experience in selling any of the following would be of interest: Network Security (sold to Telcos), Risk Management, Roaming, OSS...