General Manager

Manufacturing
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa

A high-impact leadership opportunity for a results-driven industry Executive. Reporting to the CEO and Board, this role carries full commercial accountability for a national beauty and professional care business. You will drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence across Sales, Distribution, Education, and Marketing.
 
This position requires a commercially astute executive with deep sector insight, including product lifecycle management, shelf-life sensitivity, stock rotation, pricing strategy and brand positioning within professional channels.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline
  • 10+ years’ Sales experience, with 7+ years at a senior leadership level
  • Proven track record in managing multi-site operations and cross-functional teams
  • Strong governance, financial acumen and strategic planning capability
  • Experience within cosmetics, aesthetics, professional beauty or pharmaceutical.
 
Key Deliverables
  • Develop and execute a national sales and growth strategy
  • Expand market penetration across clinics, spas, hotels and e-commerce channels
  • Lead pricing, rebates and annual budgeting processes
  • Oversee warehouse efficiency, compliance and stock integrity
  • Present performance reviews and strategic plans to the Board