Executive Leader: E-Commerce, Production & Growth

Babylonstoren; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Babylonstoren seeks an entrepreneurial Executive Head to unify retail, e-commerce and production across a national and international footprint. The role oversees a large, multidisciplinary team, procurement, marketing, warehousing and distribution, driving growth and exceptional quality.

You will translate strategy into priorities, manage the P&L, budgets and long-term profitability, and leverage data, AI and digital platforms to scale.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent qualification with strong business acumen.
• Senior leadership experience in a commercial/e-commerce environment.
• P&L exposure in e-commerce or integrated operations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial acumen.
• Proven ability to lead a large multidisciplinary team (~350 people).
• Understanding of e-commerce tech, data, digital platforms and AI applications.
• Ability to translate strategy into priorities and measurable actions.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on quality, product and detail.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Willing to travel internationally a few times per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead Babylonstoren's retail, e-commerce and production operations as one integrated ecosystem.
• Build a customer-centric business supported by excellent service, people and systems.
• Develop the product range and identify new growth opportunities.
• Manage the P&L, budget, revenue, margins and long-term profitability.
• Monitor inventory, costs, service levels and operational performance.
• Build, develop and motivate a strong management team with clear accountability.
• Use data, technology and AI to work smarter, faster and at greater scale.
• Stay abreast of local and international trends and translate new ideas into practical improvements.
• Collaborate closely with other Babylonstoren teams and commercial initiatives abroad.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

E-commerce

Data & AI

Strategic planning

People management

Bilingual English/Afrikaans

Travel readiness

Entrepreneurial mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA or equivalent

Business/commerce/economics/engineering

Tools

AI tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

Babylonstoren seeks an entrepreneurial Executive Head to unify retail, e-commerce and production across a national and international footprint. The role oversees a large, multidisciplinary team, procurement, marketing, warehousing and distribution, driving growth and exceptional quality.

You will translate strategy into priorities, manage the P&L, budgets and long-term profitability, and leverage data, AI and digital platforms to scale.