CEO

multiSEARCH Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a CEO responsible for leading all commercial, operational, and strategic functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales performance and brand growth, with a proven track record in senior leadership within the FMCG or food manufacturing sectors. This high-impact role emphasizes collaboration and strategic thinking. Located in Durban, this position requires a Bachelor’s degree, ideally an MBA, and at least 10 years of experience in senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior leadership within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong commercial background with experience in brand building.
• Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust sales and marketing strategies.
• Drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including production and logistics.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Operational oversight

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

The Role

The CEO will be responsible for full P&L ownership, leading the company across commercial, operational, and strategic functions with a strong focus on sales performance, customer acquisition, and brand growth. This is a high-impact role reporting to the Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust sales and marketing strategies for local and export markets.
• Drive revenue growth, key account development, and market expansion.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including production, supply chain, quality, and logistics.
• Ensure financial performance through effective budgeting, forecasting, and margin control.
• Lead and mentor senior leadership and build a high-performance culture.
• Uphold governance and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in senior leadership within FMCG, food manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Strong commercial background with experience in scaling revenue and building brands.
• Skilled in operational oversight and cross-functional leadership.
• Strategic thinker with solid financial acumen and a hands-on execution style.
• Collaborative, results-oriented, and inspiring leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience in sales-led organizations.