Commercial Director

The Commercial Director will be responsible for Developing and implementing commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth. Conducting market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities for expansion, business development including finding new opportunities for the sales department.

The Commercial Director is a key member of the senior management team, reporting only to the COO, SBFZA. You’ll have to maintain control of diverse business operations, so we expect you to be an experienced and efficient leader. You also have excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- **Develop and implement commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth**:

- **Conduct market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.)**:

- **Understand the requirements of existing customers to ensure their needs are being met**:

- **Act to acquire new customers and manage client relationships (new and existing)**:

- **Collaborate with and coordinate diverse teams (marketing, sales, customer service etc.)**:

- **Build and maintain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders**:

- **Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for senior management**:

- **Assist in setting financial targets and budget development and monitoring**:

- **Compliance with Policies and Procedures**

**Requirements**:

- A shared vision and cross-functional collaboration across all the functions
- Analytical Skills
- People Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Sales, Marketing, Distribution, P&L, Channel, Institutional Sales
- Team & Talent Management
- Business Development
- Strategy
- Proven experience as commercial director or other relevant role
- Proven experience in sales and/or marketing and managing relationships with key clients
- In-depth understanding of market research methods and analysis
- Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes
- Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- BSc/BA in business administration, finance or relevant field

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R1,500,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Rosebank, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Commercial: 5 years (required)
- Management: 3 years (required)