Executive Head: Motor Plan Direct

Mvia; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 2,200,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Motor Plan Direct is seeking an exceptional commercial executive to join our group Leadership Team as Executive Head, a strategic role focused on driving revenue growth, profitability, and market leadership in a high-volume outbound contact centre environment.

The successful candidate will blend strategic foresight with disciplined execution, lead a high-performing commercial organisation, and partner across sales, marketing and operations to deliver measurable business outcomes and exceptional

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the commercial strategy to accelerate revenue growth and profitability.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing commercial organisation with accountability and excellence.
• Drive sales performance across channels by delivering ambitious growth targets.
• Identify and capitalise on strategic growth opportunities through partnerships and market expansion.
• Partner across sales, marketing and operations to accelerate demand generation and commercial success.
• Champion customer excellence by delivering exceptional experiences that boost loyalty and lifetime value.
• Optimise commercial performance through financial oversight, budgeting and forecasting.
• Harness data and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions and maintain competitive advantage.
• Lead business transformation with digital innovation and continuous improvement.

Job description

Motor Plan Direct is seeking an exceptional commercial executive to join our group Leadership Team as Executive Head. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished commercial and sales executive with extensive experience in leading high-volume outbound contact centre operations within the South African short-term insurance or financial services industry.

The ideal candidate is a commercially driven leader who combines strategic foresight, operational discipline, and exceptional people leadership to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the commercial strategy to accelerate sustainable revenue growth, strengthen market position, and maximise profitability.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing commercial organisation, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and commercial excellence.
• Drive sales performance across all channels by delivering ambitious growth targets and unlocking new revenue opportunities.
• Identify and capitalise on strategic growth opportunities through market expansion, customer acquisition, and high-value partnerships.
• Partner across the business to align sales, marketing, and operational strategies that accelerate demand generation and commercial success.
• Champion customer excellence by creating exceptional customer experiences that increase brand loyalty, retention, and lifetime value.
• Optimise commercial performance through strategic financial oversight, disciplined budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Harness data and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions, anticipate market shifts and maintain competitive advantage.
• Lead business transformation by driving operational excellence, digital innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cultivate executive relationships with key clients, strategic partners, and stakeholders to strengthen long-term business value.
• Build leadership capability by developing exceptional talent, strengthening succession pipelines, and empowering future leaders.
• Influence enterprise strategy as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organisational performance, governance, and long-term success.