Director of Sales & Marketing

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Home office allowance

Performance-based incentives

Travel opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Sales & Marketing to spearhead growth for a leading tourism portfolio. The role is remote within South Africa, requiring strategic vision, execution of innovative sales and marketing plans, and strong leadership of a distributed team.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in sales and marketing leadership in hospitality, deep digital marketing know-how, and a track record of achieving ambitious targets while managing budgets and ROI.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sales and marketing leadership within hospitality or tourism.
• Proven track record of growing revenue and market share.
• Deep knowledge of digital marketing tactics and analytics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and remote team management.
• Experience managing budgets and ROI.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to grow revenue.
• Lead a remote sales and marketing team with accountability and coaching.
• Oversee digital channels: SEO, SEM, social media, email, content.
• Identify new market opportunities and partnerships.
• Manage marketing budget and ROI analysis.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging and collateral across platforms.

Connaissances

Leadership

Digital marketing

Remote team management

Budgeting

ROI optimization

Strategic thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Outils

SEO tools

Analytics platforms

CRM systems

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the tourism and hospitality sector, is seeking a visionary Director of Sales & Marketing to spearhead their growth initiatives. This is a fully remote role, empowering you to drive strategic sales and marketing efforts from anywhere within South Africa . You will be responsible for developing and executing innovative sales and marketing plans to increase brand awareness, drive bookings, and expand market reach for our diverse portfolio of offerings. This position requires a deep understanding of digital marketing, sales strategies, and market trends within the tourism industry. The ideal candidate is a natural leader, a strategic thinker, and a highly motivated individual with a proven ability to achieve ambitious targets in a competitive landscape. As a remote-first organization, we provide the tools, support, and flexibility needed to excel in this dynamic role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to achieve revenue and market share goals.
• Lead and manage a remote sales and marketing team, providing guidance, motivation, and performance management.
• Oversee all digital marketing channels, including SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and content creation.
• Identify new market opportunities and develop strategies to penetrate them.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key travel agents, corporate clients, and industry partners.
• Manage the marketing budget effectively, ensuring optimal return on investment (ROI).
• Analyze sales performance and market data to inform strategic decisions and adjust tactics as needed.
• Develop and execute branding initiatives to enhance the company's market position.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging and high-quality marketing collateral across all platforms.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership roles within the hospitality or tourism industry.
• Proven track record of developing and successfully executing impactful sales and marketing strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of digital marketing tactics, tools, and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of the tourism and hospitality market dynamics in South Africa .
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and drive ROI.
• Experience in building and managing remote teams is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must be comfortable and proficient working in a fully remote capacity.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and performance-based incentives. As a fully remote position, you benefit from the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa , along with a home office allowance. Enjoy opportunities for significant professional development, travel opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of a growing tourism enterprise. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee well-being.