Sales & Marketing Director

Retail ~ Manufacturing
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa

A senior commercial leadership role responsible for driving revenue, profitability, and market expansion within a specialised engineered product distribution environment. Reporting to the Group Managing Director, this role is responsible for full P&L accountability and leads the integration of sales, marketing, product, and distribution strategies aligned with group objectives.
 
This position requires a commercially astute leader with deep exposure to technical product distribution into professional trade, retail and industrial markets. The role focuses on developing and executing a cohesive commercial strategy across South Africa and broader Africa regions, optimising pricing and product positioning and strengthening strategic customer relationships.
 
You will lead multi-functional teams while ensuring disciplined financial management and sustainable growth. A hands-on, commercially driven leader with strong technical appreciation and understanding of engineered product applications within trade-focused environments. You will demonstrate the ability to build and lead high-performing teams, drive accountability, and deliver measurable growth within a competitive, distribution-led business.
 
Essential Requirements
  • Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related discipline
  • 10+ years in senior commercial or general management roles
  • Proven full P&L ownership and budget control experience
  • Experience within technical product distribution or engineered solutions environments
  • Experience leading sales, marketing, and distribution functions
  • Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
  • Commercial, sales, and marketing strategy development
  • Pricing strategy, product positioning, and brand management
  • Key account management and business development
  • New product development and market expansion
  • Export experience across African markets
  • S&OP, warehousing, and distribution management