Director : Commercial

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 Salar y: 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