Head Of Manufacturing Pretoria

Hood & Co Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in South Africa is seeking a Head of Sales (CCO) to define commercial vision and growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and negotiation skills, along with a proven track record in sales and marketing within B2B environments. They will drive market development and strategic initiatives, aligning with finance and operations. Competitive salary of R35 000 to R55 000 per month.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the commercial vision and growth trajectory.
• Translate opportunities into a clear commercial roadmap.
• Act as the public face of the business with stakeholders.
• Build credibility in a conservative industry.
• Develop presence in a new market and create demand.
• Take products from concept to market adoption.
• Spot opportunities and convert them into revenue streams.

Skills

Commercial leadership in B2B

Entrepreneurial mindset

Sales and marketing experience

Leadership and negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce, Marketing or a related field

Job description

Our client, a company helping to build a cleaner future by turning recycled plastic into strong, high-performance shutter boards, is looking for a Head of Sales (CCO).

We are seeking an individual with the skills, mindset, and experience to perform as CCO, which may include:

• Commercial leadership in B2B, manufacturing, or construction sectors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in building markets from scratch.
• Strong track record in sales, marketing, and business development.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker who can also execute at ground level.

Primary Responsibilities

Vision & Market Leadership

• Defines and communicates the commercial vision and growth trajectory.
• Translates opportunities into a clear commercial roadmap aligned with finance and operations.
• Acts as the public face of the business with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Builds credibility in a conservative industry, positioning it as a trusted alternative to traditional wood products.
• Develop presence in a new market space and create demand for innovative products.
• Take products from concept to market adoption.
• Apply an entrepreneurial mindset — spotting opportunities and converting them into sustainable revenue streams.

Strategic Leadership & Alignment

• Collaborate with the CFO and COO to shape resource allocation, balancing financial discipline, operational feasibility and commercial viability.
• Ensure that customers, pricing, branding and capacity considerations are always integrated into business decisions.
• Provide the strategic bridge between finance and operations, ensuring market realities guide internal priorities.

Systems & Scaling

• Identify and implement the tools, systems, and processes required to scale sales, marketing, and customer management effectively.
• Build frameworks for distribution partnerships, brand credibility, and long-term growth.

Experience

• Commercial leadership in B2B, manufacturing, or construction sectors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in building markets from scratch.
• Strong track record in sales, marketing, and business development.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker who can also execute at ground level.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, Marketing or a related field.

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