Managing Director Designate - Travel & Tourism Logistics

Managing Director Designate - Travel & Tourism Logistics

New
Agency:
Facebush Recruitment
Posted On:
Reference Number:
0000566
City:
Cape Town
Province:
Western Cape
Country:
South Africa
Contract Type:
Contract
Industry Sector:
Tour Operator Local (SA)
Availability:
immediate
Salary:
Compensation • Compensation will be in line with industry standards and aligned to the candidate’s experience and capabilities.
Required Qualifications:

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.
 

Description:
Join as MD Designate during 12–14 month transition as current MD retires. Learn from outgoing MD, then lead growth, focusing on sales, marketing, and strategy. Hands-on role engaging staff, clients, and market.
Additional Information:

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. 
 

Contact Details

Contact:
Steve
E-mail Address:

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