Head of Consumer Electronics

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Supernova Brands Full time

Be the architect. Own the P&L. Lead the future of consumer tech in Africa.

At
Supernova Brand
s, we don't just distribute products, we build brands that move markets. Our Consumer Electronics division sits at the heart of this ambition, and we're looking for a commercially astute, people-first leader to take the helm

.

This is not a functional rol

e.This is
a General Manager–level opportuni
ty for someone who thrives at the intersection o
f strategy, numbers, brands, and peop
l

e.

As Head of Consumer Electron
ics, you will own t
he end-to-end commercial performance, brand health, and operational excelle
nce of our Consumer Electronics portfolio. You will lead a diverse constellation of global brands across African markets, balanci
ng big-picture gro
wth with
a sharp eye on margins, currency volatility, and executional det
ail. In short: you set the direction, empower the team, and deliver resul

**ts.

MAIN OUTC**

  • OMESA Consumer Electronics portfolio t
    hat wins in the market and on the P&am
  • p;L.Clear ownership of revenue, margins and commercial outco
  • mes.Multiple brands performing at pace across complex, fast-moving mark
  • ets.A confident, accountable team that owns delivery end-to-
  • end.Strong partner relationships that drive growth, not frict

**ion.

KEY RESPONSIBIL**

ITIESCommercial & Financial Leade

  • rshipFull ownership of
    the divisional P&a
  • mp;L.Define pricing and margin strategies across multiple br
  • ands.Balance aggressive growth with sustainable gross pr
  • ofit.Deliver against turnover, GP and stock-holding tar

gets.Brand & Portfolio Manag

  • ementLe
    ad a multi-brand Consumer Electronics port
    folio, from premium global brands to high-volume consumer prod
  • ucts.Adapt strategies to different market realities across Af
  • rica.Navigate supplier expectations, retailer demands and internal priorities with confid

ence.People & Leadership Excel

  • lenceLead, mentor and develop a diverse team of coordinators and mana
  • gers.Shift the team from dependenc
    y to ownership and accountabi
  • lity.Proactively de-escalate internal and external issues before they impact perform
  • ance.Foster strong, respectful cross-cultural relations

**hips.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPE**

  • RIENCEA Bachelor's degr
    ee in Business, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Supply
    Chain or a related field is advanta
  • geous.10+ years' progressive commercial expe
    rience, ideally w
    ithin Consumer Electronics, FMCG or branded distribution environ
  • ments.5+ years' experience in a senior leadershi
    p role, with direct accountability for teams and commercial out
  • comes.P
    roven end-to-end P&L own
    ership at divisional or business-unit
  • level.Demonstrated experience man
    aging multi-brand port
    folios across complex, fast-moving ma
  • rkets.Strong financial acumen, including pricing, margin and stock manag
  • ement.High levels of agility, sound judgement and resilience in volatile market condi
  • tions.Strong people leadership, stakeholder engagement and conflict management capab

**ility.

B**

  • ENEFITSA senior leadership rol
    e with real ow
    nership and decision-making aut
  • hority.Competitive total reward package, aligned to impact and perfo
  • rmance.Exposure to leading global brands and fast-growing African m
  • arkets.A culture that
    values autonomy, accountability and smart exe
  • cution.The opportunity to build, scale and shape a high-impact por

tfolio.Requi

rementsPlease ensure that you email any relevant supplementary documents to your application, such as previous psychometric assessment reports and/or achievement awards (e.g., "Salesperson of the Year") to

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