[Hiring] Chief Commercial Officer @Network1

Role Description

Our client isn't looking for someone to manage a commercial function, they're looking for someone to shape the future of the business. If you're an entrepreneurial commercial leader who enjoys opening new markets, building high-performing teams, influencing strategy and turning ambitious ideas into profitable realities, this opportunity deserves your attention!

This isn't simply a CCO role. It's an opportunity to become part of the executive leadership team of a rapidly expanding multinational business, with a clear pathway to board participation and the opportunity to invest alongside the founders.

Reporting directly to the Group CEO and forming part of EXCO, you'll be responsible for driving the commercial strategy across multiple markets. This is a rare opportunity for an executive who enjoys autonomy and wants to leave a lasting commercial legacy. For the right individual, there is also the opportunity to invest in the business and ultimately take a seat on the Board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the global commercial strategy and revenue growth agenda
• Drive sales performance across trade, DMCs, tour operators and strategic accounts
• Shape brand positioning, marketing strategy and demand generation
• Lead product launches, pricing strategy and go-to-market initiatives
• Expand into new local and international markets
• Build and develop high-performing sales and marketing teams
• Partner with the CEO and EXCO on business strategy and long-term growth
• Strengthen international partnerships and commercial relationships
• Drive profitability through commercial insight, pricing and performance analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree essential, MBA or CA(SA) highly preferred
• 10+ years' senior commercial leadership experience
• Proven success leading revenue-generating commercial teams
• Demonstrated track record in revenue growth, market expansion product launches and go-to-market execution
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical acumen
• Advanced MS Excel capability
• Experience developing international markets and partnerships
• Comfortable influencing CEOs, Boards and executive leadership teams
• Willingness to travel extensively across Southern Africa and internationally, with future relocation opportunities available
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence to lead
• Strong travel industry network
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to invest in the business
• Pathway to board participation

Company Description

Our client is a multinational luxury leisure group, renowned for delivering world-class experiences. With ambitious expansion plans well underway, they're seeking an exceptional Chief Commercial Officer to help write the next chapter of their growth story.