Chief Executive: Commercial
7 months ago
The Chief Executive: Commercial will lead the strategy and take accountability for the Financial Services, Cellular, Online Commerce and Business Development portfolios in the company. His/her ability to effectively interact at strategic level with confidence, impact and influence is a key attribute.
The position will report to the Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Naude.
**The main responsibilities of this executive position include**:
- Drive business development to add sales and profit growth.
- Drive and direct the Financial Services and Cellular strategy to capitalise on current products and identify new growth opportunities.
- Drive and direct the Online Commerce strategy across the Ackermans and Ackermans Connect brands to support future growth.
**Applicants for the position will need to meet the following minimum requirements**:
- Five years of relevant industry experience, including at executive or senior management level.
- Excellent leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to lead teams.
- Demonstrated business acumen, results and detail orientation supported by strong analytical ability.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal).
- Experience in the running and implementation of major business initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to drive and maintain 3rd party relationships.
- A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.
- Experience in retail, ecommerce, financial services and cellular is advantageous.
**We are looking for an individual who can**:
- Understand, analyse, and interpret various internal and external factors that may impact the portfolio’s success.
- Consistently and effectively communicate and address or resolve multiple complex, interlinked issues fundamental to the successful execution of the job.
- Demonstrate the ability to build strong strategic and long-term relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Be a true Ackermans brand ambassador both in internal and external environments.
- Display excellent judgment, planning, organising, decision making and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate resilience, tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure.
- Influence strategic decision-making across various and diverse functional teams, to formulate and execute a compelling business strategy.
The position is based at the Ackermans Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town, and the role will demand domestic and international travel.
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