General Manager
Retail
Johannesburg North, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
An established distributor of luxury beauty brands is seeking a General Manager to lead the commercial performance and strategic direction of its brand portfolio across retail and e-commerce channels in South Africa.
This role is responsible for driving sales growth, brand positioning, marketing execution, and financial performance while strengthening relationships with international suppliers and key retail partners.
You will oversee business planning, marketing strategy, sales performance, demand planning, and team leadership to ensure the division achieves revenue, profitability, and growth objectives.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business
- Post Graduate qualification in Marketing or Business, ideally an MBA
- 5–10 years’ experience in Marketing and Sales Management at a senior management level
- Buying or Merchant experience would be advantageous
- Experience in ecommerce management, visual merchandising, and demand planning/forecasting
- Experience within the luxury retail industry with knowledge of trends and designers
- Strong knowledge of the South African retail market
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word