Director : Commercial

Recruiter:

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection

Job Ref:

EL003301/Janin

Date posted:

Monday, June 8, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Director : Commercial, for a permanent role based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

Minimum Degree in Marketing / Sales / Technical; Preferred: MBA
10+ years in Sales & Marketing with 3+ years at a senior leadership role (managing team leaders)
Code 8 drivers license and willing to travel regularly locally and internationally on occasion
Competencies required : strategic agility; network builder; customer focused; good organizer; analytical problem solver; results focused; commercially astute; change catalyst; innovative; good communicator; people developer; relationship builder; value diversity; self-aware; have gravitas and grit; inspire trust

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Business ethics – social responsibility and data protection
Timely management – oversee the timely procurement of finished goods
Technical division – oversee the management of all technical teams
Team leadership – manage goal setting; manage performance aspects of direct reports and assist with career planning, mentoring and coaching
Market share – asset market potential; develop specific plans to ensure revenue growth
Customer first approach – deal with customer complaints by liaising with the departments responsible for and ensure prompt handling thereof
Distributor & Dealer Network Management – interact with distributors and dealers in all markets / divisions; monthly / quarterly meetings
Market analytics – maintain sales volume, product mix and selling price; analyse trends and results, pricing and new product performance
Executive – report on KPI’s; prepare and attend key executive meetings
Product launches

Salary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to with “Director : Commercial” in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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