Strategic Business Development Leader

4 days ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Optimal Growth Technologies Full time
Job Description

Company Overview:

Optimal Growth Technologies is a forward-thinking organization that strives to deliver innovative solutions to its clients.

Job Title: Head of Commercial Strategy

We are seeking an experienced and skilled professional to lead our commercial strategy efforts. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the company's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate contracting commercials on new engagements and contract renewals on existing engagements, ensuring optimal business outcomes.
  • Analyze product performance and provide actionable insights to drive marketing ROI, engagement tracking, and IBRO implementation.
  • Develop and execute strategies to improve performance and optimize commercial actions across the portfolio, leveraging data-driven insights.
  • Collaborate with Data and Analytics and the Web analytics team to ensure timely reporting and actionable recommendations.
  • Prioritize features and products aligned with company strategy under PI Planning, driving business growth.
  • Review and analyze initiative success against key KPIs, preparing executive committee presentations for informed decision-making.
  • Conduct competitor analysis across the product portfolio, identifying opportunities for differentiation and growth.
  • Deliver rolling forecasts on product level, working closely with Finance to drive accurate projections.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in business and/or product development roles.
  • Proven track record of engaging and influencing C-level executives.
  • Strong commercial acumen with ability to draw insights from financial and operational data.
  • Excellent Excel skills, with SQL skills being beneficial.
  • Resourceful, flexible, and fast learner.


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