Sales Director

Ready to shape the future of iGaming across Africa?

Our client is an ambitious, fast-growing force in the iGaming and Sports Betting industry, expanding rapidly across some of Africa's most exciting regulated and emerging markets. They're looking for a commercially driven Sales Director, Africa to lead their regional growth strategy, build strategic partnerships, and drive significant revenue across the continent.

This is more than a sales leadership role—it's an opportunity to influence market expansion, work alongside industry leaders, and leave your mark on one of the world's fastest-growing gaming regions.

What You'll Be Doing

As Sales Director, you'll own the commercial strategy for Africa, identifying new business opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing partners.

• Developing and executing the regional sales strategy across African markets.
• Identifying and securing new B2B partnerships with operators, affiliates, and strategic stakeholders.
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting and negotiation through to contract signature and account handover.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers.
• Collaborating closely with Product, Marketing, Compliance, Operations, and Customer Success teams to deliver exceptional partner experiences.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments to identify new commercial opportunities.
• Representing the business at international conferences, exhibitions, and industry networking events.
• Delivering accurate sales forecasts and consistently achieving ambitious revenue targets.

What We're Looking For

You'll be a commercially astute sales leader who understands both the opportunities and complexities of Africa's gaming landscape.

• Proven experience in a senior B2B sales or commercial leadership role within the iGaming or Sports Betting industry.
• A strong network of operator relationships across African markets.
• Demonstrated success in winning new business and exceeding commercial targets.
• Experience negotiating high-value commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of regulated and emerging African gaming markets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with global teams.
• A willingness to travel across Africa and internationally as required.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a rapidly growing international business with ambitious expansion plans.
• Drive commercial growth across one of the industry's highest-potential regions.
• Work remotely from South Africa with the flexibility to manage your own schedule.
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Enjoy genuine career progression as the business continues to scale.
• Competitive salary with a highly rewarding performance-based incentive structure.

Ready to Lead Africa's Next Growth Story?