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Our customer is an international group with headquarters in Europe. To one of its global segments based in South Africa, with ambitions to become global market leader, we are now recruiting a
Global Head of Business
Reporting to the Group HQ in Europe, your main responsibilities are:
- Global responsibility for the segment.
- Align regional strategies with global objectives and overall Group Strategy, ensuring coherence and synergy across all markets.
- Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to product launch and post-launch enhancements.
- Work closely with engineering and design teams to translate product requirements into detailed specifications, ensuring feasibility and alignment with technical capabilities.
- Conduct regular product performance evaluations, collect customer feedback, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and product enhancements.
- Maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders globally, with a focus on the end consumer’s preferences and expectations.
- Oversee global operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and profitability across all regions.
- Drive global sales growth through effective sales strategies, channel development, and customer relationship management.
- Lead global marketing initiatives to build brand awareness and enhance market presence.
- Collaborate with regional sales leaders to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global team across various functions including sales, marketing, operations, and customer service.
- Develop and manage global budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to achieve financial targets.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies worldwide.
- Based in South Africa or prepared to move there. International travel to be expected.
Your profile :
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role in the automotive aftermarket, recreational, or a related industry, with at least 5 years in a global leadership position.
- Relevant background in business focused on products and solutions for leisure niches.
- Proven track record of achieving business growth and profitability on a global scale. Demonstrated success in owning and managing a full P&L and balance sheet.
- Proven track record of Category Management expertise. Ability to come up with a Product vision and strategy and translate into assortment plans and clear briefings to Design and Development teams.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in developing, implementing, and achieving KPI’s and operating metrics that are aligned with the companies short and long-term growth plans.
- Excellent leadership and team-building abilities.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
- Fluent business English.
Our client offers an interesting and challenging position with a high level of autonomy and responsibility. If you want to participate in the development of a continuously growing group with the support from a dynamic and dedicated team, then this position is for you!
This recruitment is managed by Expatria Human Resources. Please submit your application and CV here. Reference 24801GHBEXP.
