Director of Sales

We’re hiring! Are you passionate about B2B sales and driven to help young people secure meaningful artisan careers through high-impact employer partnerships? Then this role is for you!

BluLever is looking for an innovative, results-driven Sales Director. This role is perfect for an experienced sales leader looking for a different type of sales pursuit one where you drive strategic growth, build employer networks, and transform a business development team to expand youth opportunities across South Africa.

We’re an early-stage start-up, so this is your opportunity to help grow this organization from the ground up and directly impact the future of Africa's artisan workforce. 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 multiple cohorts 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 expanding rapidly, and this role will be based at our new Cape Town campus opening in late 2026.

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 an innovative, results-driven, and experienced sales leader who is motivated by both closing deals and creating genuine opportunities for young people. If you are looking to apply your B2B sales expertise toward a purpose-driven mission, you will thrive here.

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

Experience: 8+ years of B2B sales or business development experience (experience in education, training, or adjacent sectors is a strong advantage).

Leadership: 5+ years in senior leadership with a proven track record of building, coaching, and turning around sales teams into high-performing units.

Relationship Building: Proven success in consultative selling and negotiating value-based partnerships with senior stakeholders (employers, funders, and manufacturers).

Data & CRM: Strong data-driven approach to pipeline management and proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce experience is advantageous).

Mission Alignment: A genuine passion for youth development, education, and social impact.