Executive Strategy & Business Development Lead

Signa Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent development firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Executive Leader to drive strategic positioning and revenue growth in the corporate learning market. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of senior sales and commercial experience, with a strong background in solution selling and corporate learning. You'll engage with C-suite executives, develop tailored solutions, and lead a high-performance culture. This role demands strategic foresight and a deep understanding of the South African corporate training landscape.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years senior sales and commercial experience.
• At least 5 years in solution selling at executive level.
• Experience in corporate learning and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the organisation's strategy and transition into employed training market.
• Reposition offerings to appeal to corporate clients.
• Engage CEOs and HR executives in strategic conversations.
• Develop and execute sales growth strategies targeting corporates.
• Oversee marketing function and brand positioning.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and performance reporting.

Skills

Strategic foresight and executive contribution

Market repositioning

Strong financial and commercial acumen

Mastery in solution selling

C-suite engagement

Building a high-performance commercial culture

Understanding of the South African training industry

Education

BCom degree or Marketing-related degree

Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MBL)

Job description

A leading talent development firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Executive Leader to drive strategic positioning and revenue growth in the corporate learning market. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of senior sales and commercial experience, with a strong background in solution selling and corporate learning. You'll engage with C-suite executives, develop tailored solutions, and lead a high-performance culture. This role demands strategic foresight and a deep understanding of the South African corporate training landscape.