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Commercial Director
(Commercial Director)
Overview
Reference
Commercial Director
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
02 April 2025
Closing date
02 Jul 2025 21:59
An ambitious and fast-growing player in the FMCG sector, is seeking a Commercial Director to spearhead its hyper-growth journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Leadership:
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Develop and execute an aggressive sales strategy to achieve hyper-growth targets (e.g., 50–100% YoY revenue increase).
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Lead direct and indirect sales channels, including retail, e-commerce, and distributor networks, to maximize penetration and volume.
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Drive a performance-driven sales culture, setting ambitious KPIs and ensuring accountability across teams.
Commercial Strategy:
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Shape the brand’s go-to market approach, identifying untapped opportunities in the FMCG landscape (e.g., new categories, geographies, or consumer segments).
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Build and refine pricing, promotion, and distribution strategies to outmaneuver larger competitors while maintaining profitability.
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Spearhead strategic partnerships with retailers, suppliers, and digital platforms to amplify reach and scale.
Market Disruption:
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Position the brand as a bold challenger by leveraging consumer insights, trends (e.g., sustainability, health), and agile decision-making to outpace legacy FMCG players.
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Oversee product portfolio expansion, working with marketing and R&D to launch high-velocity SKUs that capture market share.
Team Building:
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Recruit, train, and inspire a top-tier commercial team, fostering a startup mentality with big-brand execution.
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Mentor sales managers and key account leaders to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Data-Driven Growth:
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Utilize sales analytics, market data, and consumer behavior insights to optimize strategies and forecast demand.
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Report on commercial performance to the CEO and board, translating numbers into actionable growth plans.
P&L Accountability:
Skills:
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Strategic visionary with a knack for translating bold ideas into executable plans.
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Exceptional sales acumen—able to close deals, negotiate with key accounts, and rally teams to exceed targets.
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Commercial agility—comfortable pivoting strategies in response to market shifts or competitor moves.
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Strong analytical skills to leverage data for decision-making and forecasting.
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Charismatic leadership with a history of building high-energy, results-focused teams.
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Entrepreneurial mindset—thrives in ambiguity and loves a challenge.
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Competitive edge—relishes taking on giants and winning.
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Resilience—unfazed by setbacks, with a focus on rapid iteration and results.
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Passion for FMCG—understands consumer drivers and category dynamics.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
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10+ years in commercial or sales leadership roles within FMCG, with a proven track record of driving double- or triple-digit growth.
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Experience with a challenger brand, startup, or high-growth SME, ideally disrupting larger incumbents.
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Deep expertise in sales channel management (e.g., modern trade, traditional trade, e-commerce) and distributor networks.
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Fluency in English; additional languages relevant to target markets (e.g., regional dialects) are advantageous.
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