Candidate Requirements
• 10+ years in hospitality supply, ideally logistics or services.
• Proven B2B sales, marketing, and account growth success.
• Strong relationship-building at senior levels.
• Logistics or hospitality support experience a plus.
• Commercial acumen, hands-on leadership style.
• Degree in Business, Logistics, or Hospitality preferred.
• Late 30s to early 40s ideal, but flexible.
• Must be in Western Cape or willing to relocate.
• SA citizen or valid long-term work permit.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and execute the company’s sales and marketing strategy, with a strong emphasis on B2B growth.
• Build, nurture, and expand long-term relationships with clients in the hospitality sector.
• Support the company’s transition from a founder-led business into a more corporate, structured leadership model.
• Work closely with the outgoing MD and executive team during the 12-month handover period.
• Manage high-level client accounts and ensure retention and growth of key relationships.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director and Operations Director as part of the leadership team.
• Produce reports for the Chairman.
• Represent the company at industry related Trade Shows.
• Maintain strong on-site presence, demonstrating discipline, professionalism, and leadership by example.
• Travel nationally to visit clients and operations as required.
• For the right individual, a profit share model linked to the achievement of key performance areas (KPAs) will be considered.
• A restraint of trade will be required to be signed when joining the company.