Location: Remote (South Africa)

Employment Type: Full-time (Founding Team)

Compensation: Equity-based (Founding Equity) with future salary as the business grows

About SalesDesk

SalesDesk is building the future of automotive commerce.

We're a network-driven online marketplace connecting buyers, dealerships, brokers, sales executives, affiliates, and content creators through one platform. Instead of relying solely on traditional advertising, SalesDesk empowers people to grow their own networks while helping others buy and sell vehicles.

We're building a business where relationships drive results, and where everyone who creates value has the opportunity to share in that success.

As an early-stage startup, we're looking for ambitious people who want to help build one of South Africa's most innovative automotive technology companies from the ground up.

About the Role

We're looking for a Founding Head of Community & Growth to lead the expansion of the SalesDesk network.

This is one of the most important roles in the company.

You'll be responsible for growing and engaging our community of affiliates, content creators, brokers, sales executives, dealerships, and partners. Your mission is to build a thriving ecosystem that attracts new members, keeps them engaged, and turns participation into measurable business growth.

You'll work directly with the Founder and play a key role in shaping the company's growth strategy and community culture.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute SalesDesk's community growth strategy.
• Recruit and onboard affiliates, content creators, brokers, and sales professionals.
• Build and manage online communities across platforms such as WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other relevant channels.
• Plan and host webinars, live sessions, and virtual onboarding events.
• Create programmes that encourage engagement, collaboration, and referrals.
• Develop educational content, guides, and resources to help community members succeed.
• Build relationships with strategic partners and industry stakeholders.
• Gather feedback from the community and work closely with the product and marketing teams to improve the platform and user experience.
• Monitor key growth metrics, community engagement, and user retention.
• Champion the SalesDesk culture and ensure every community interaction reflects our values.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a builder who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys bringing people together.

You should have:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience growing online communities, partnerships, or customer networks.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Confidence hosting online events, webinars, or training sessions.
• Experience using community platforms and social media.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership.
• A genuine passion for helping people succeed.

Experience in automotive, technology, startups, marketplaces, affiliate marketing, creator economies, or community management is an advantage, but not essential.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you'll help:

• Build a thriving national community around SalesDesk.
• Grow our network of active affiliates, creators, brokers, and sales professionals.
• Increase user registrations and engagement.
• Develop scalable onboarding and training programmes.
• Establish SalesDesk as a trusted community within South Africa's automotive industry.
• Create a culture where members actively help each other grow and succeed.

Why Join SalesDesk?

This isn't just another job—it's an opportunity to help build a company from day one.

As a founding team member, you'll receive meaningful equity in the business and have a direct influence on its future. Your ideas will shape not only how our community grows, but how the company evolves.

If you're excited by ownership, purpose, and the opportunity to build something that could transform an industry, we'd love to hear from you.