Cluster Lead Limpopo / General Manager Limpopo

Serves as a subject matter expert for the Commercial Strategy/Planning area, directing talent to drive achievement of key area goals, objectives, and organizational standards of excellence. Exercises a high level of decision-making to define and establish area strategies. May manage a team of associates to ensure work is completed in an accurate and timely manner, providing guidance or support as needed. Responsible for identifying, evaluating and negotiating new sales and marketing growth opportunities across the selling functions. Lead the Limpopo Cluster to grow the business and realize the profitability as per agreed plan. The role is accountable for the make, move and sell of bread and related products for the Limpopo region. 

• This job is an established subject matter expert within the Commercial Strategy/Planning area, utilizing vast knowledge and experience to drive achievement of key area goals and initiatives.
• Directs the execution of complex processes to achieve objectives within the Commercial Strategy/Planning domain.
• Identifies and evaluates potential growth opportunities in sales and marketing to enhance innovation.
• Delivers strategic guidance on the creation of effective revenue models and pricing strategies to enhance profitability.
• Oversees the execution of go-to-market strategies, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and alignment among sales, marketing, and product development teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• Oversees the monitoring and tracking of investments in new product development to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Designs competitive sales compensation programs and incentives to motivate the sales team.
• Directs area processes and ensures methods align with the overall functional and business strategy, managing/mentoring and developing talent to foster engagement and ensure adoption of best practices and techniques.

• A post graduate degree in business or a related field is typically required
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in within a unionized environment.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership position
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP or equivalent ERP system  
• Collaboration
• Strategic focus
• Project management                        
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Knowledge of the market