Finance
Partner Team Manager - Senior Sales Manager
Hire Resolve
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 30 July 2025

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Job Description

A leading software company is seeking a high-performing Partner Team Manager to lead and grow their Senior Account Executive team, with a focus on building and nurturing strategic partnerships within the software space—especially in the accounting, bookkeeping, and HR/payroll industries. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in B2B software sales and a proven track record managing partner teams or sales teams in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of Partner Account Executives to achieve revenue and growth targets.

  • Develop and implement strategies to build and strengthen partnerships with accounting, payroll, and HR software providers (e.g., Pastel, SAGE, QuickBooks, Micros).

  • Identify, recruit, and onboard new channel partners.

  • Monitor partner performance and provide coaching, support, and tools to optimize success.

  • Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams to enhance partner and customer experiences.

  • Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and partner feedback to inform strategy.

  • Prepare and present regular performance and pipeline reports to leadership.


Requirements:

  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in B2B software sales, with at least 2 years in a team lead, sales manager, or partner manager role.

  • Demonstrated success in the accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or HR tech industry preferred.

  • Deep understanding of the software ecosystem in South Africa (Pastel, SAGE, Micros, QuickBooks, etc.).

  • Strong leadership and team development skills.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Results-oriented, strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and remote-friendly environment.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field (advantageous but not essential).



Location: Cape Town
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
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Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply today — contact Sonique Beetge at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
Visit: www.hireresolve.us
Send your CV to: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically within 3 days if you are suitable for this vacancy. If not, we’ll keep your CV on file and reach out regarding future opportunities.
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