Executive Director of Sales and Marketing

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ad Talent Full time

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year.

About Us

We are Ad Talent, a leading FMCG company headquartered in South Africa. Our extensive footprint across the African continent positions us for market growth and expansion.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Country Head to lead our South African operations. This dynamic leader will oversee high-impact strategies for sales growth and distribution expansion within South Africa.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Leadership Role:
    • Set the tone for leadership within the sales department, focusing on team targets, growth opportunities, and product mix improvements.
    • Define and implement weekly, monthly, and annual sales targets, ensuring performance meets or exceeds department objectives.
  2. Strategic Direction:
    • Develop and implement sales strategies that align with company objectives, driving revenue growth and optimizing market penetration.
    • Collaborate with senior management to develop action plans, set KPIs, and align sales strategies with broader business goals.
  3. Analytics and Insights:
    • Utilize analytics tools to assess sales performance, identifying trends, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
    • Conduct detailed market analyses to forecast trends, providing actionable insights that will enhance sales outcomes and profitability.
  4. Productivity and Financial Management:
    • Ensure accurate, data-driven insights are available to support strategic decisions and financial planning across departments.
  5. Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
    • Partner with product development, marketing, and other departments to align on product strategies and ensure a cohesive approach to market growth.
    • Drive product initiatives from conceptualization to launch, crafting unique strategies that ensure market success.
  6. Relationship Building:
    • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key industry partners and customers, attending workshops, seminars, and networking events to represent and promote the brand.
Requirements
  • Prior experience in operations, business development, or sales within the FMCG sector is essential.
  • A Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills, excellent analytical ability, and cultural sensitivity are required.
  • Proficiency in prioritizing, strategizing, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment is necessary.
  • Essential skills include change management, adaptability, negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, results-driven teamwork, and self-motivation.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. We also provide opportunities for career growth and professional development.



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