Description:
Job Title: Sales Executive
Company: VCB
Location: Pan-African (Johannesburg-based with regional travel)
Reports to: Business Development Director
Type: Full-Time | Remote
Remuneration: Commission Only
About the Role
My client, VCB is seeking a high-performing Sales Executive with a minimum of 10 years’ sales experience to drive partner product sales and the growth of AI-enabled solutions across African markets.
This is a commission-only role suited to a strategic, self-driven sales professional who understands that AI is not a standalone product, but a catalyst for business transformation. You will identify opportunities, craft solution-driven narratives, and support clients in adopting AI applications that solve real-world challenges across sectors including healthcare, agriculture, government, energy, logistics, and financial services.
Key Responsibilities
· Sell AI-powered solutions focused on measurable business outcomes
· Build and manage senior-level client relationships
· Translate industry challenges into tailored AI use cases
· Collaborate with technical teams to shape client-ready solutions
· Lead proposals, presentations, and RFP responses
· Track market trends, competitors, and regulatory changes
Skills & Experience
· Minimum 10 years’ experience in technical sales, solution consulting, or business development
· Proven success selling AI, data, or enterprise technology solutions
· Strong consultative selling and stakeholder management skills
· Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business value
· Experience selling into one or more verticals: public sector, healthcare, agriculture, energy, logistics, or financial services
· Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
· Comfortable working across African and emerging markets
· Self-motivated, proactive, and ambitious mindset
Additional Requirements
· Own vehicle required
· Experience across African markets highly advantageous
· Multilingual (English plus French or Portuguese) is a plus
· No formal degree required
KPIs
· Revenue growth and deal closure
· Pipeline development and opportunity management
· New client acquisition and retention
· Delivery of impactful, fit-for-purpose solutions
· Contribution to regional market expansion
Why Join VCB?
· Be part of a team driving Africa’s digital transformation
· Work on meaningful, high-impact AI solutions
· Uncapped earning potential based on performance
· Collaborative and purpose-driven culture
Apply:
Email your CV with references for the attention of Mrs Jackson
hello@vcb-ai.online