Head of Sales and Marketing

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T / A MPC Recruitment Group EC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Cape Town is seeking a Marketing Mastermind to drive revenue growth and market expansion. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, extensive experience in Sales & Marketing, and a deep understanding of the logistics industry. Responsibilities include developing marketing strategies and managing brand positioning. This is a permanent on-site position.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in Sales & Marketing roles with at least 5 in senior leadership.
• Proven international experience across SA, EU and Middle East.
• Deep understanding of Logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new markets and customer segments.
• Develop and roll out new product/solution offerings.
• Lead marketing campaigns to increase global presence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Active listening

Good problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Strong leadership qualities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Postgraduate qualification (MBA or Marketing specialization)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Our client, a leader in logistics, is seeking a Marketing Mastermind to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, market share expansion, brand visibility, developing, implementing and executing marketing and sales strategies.

Location: Cape Town

Job type: Permanent – on site

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new markets and customer segments
• Establish strategic partnerships and alliances
• Develop initiatives to grow market share
• Define and execute go-to-market strategies
• Set pricing models that align with value and profit goals
• Develop and roll out new product / solution offerings
• Manage brand positioning and ensure brand consistency
• Lead marketing campaigns to increase global presence
• Secure speaking engagements, awards, and press coverage
• Identify trade fairs and coordinate presence
• Conduct competitive and market analysis
• Translate trends into actionable insights
• Gather and analyze customer feedback for strategic input
• Give input into product development
• Track marketing ROI and campaign performance
• Maximize CRM usage for segmentation and tracking
• Use data analytics to inform marketing decisions
• Align with executive team on strategic goals
• Work closely with product team for market-fit solutions
• Work closely with Customer Service team to understand needs and wants
• Mentor and develop high-performing sales and marketing teams
• Implement sales enablement tools and training
• Drive accountability and performance through KPIs

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field (essential).
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA or Marketing specialization) is advantageous.
• 8–10 years’ experience in Sales & Marketing roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership
• Proven international experience across SA, EU and Middle East
• Deep understanding of Logistics industry
• Proven success in revenue generation
• Strong background in digital marketing and CRM systems
• Proven track record of achieving revenue growth and market expansion.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or B2B industries is a plus.

Competencies / Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Active listening
• Good problems solving skills
• Flexibility
• Show strong leadership qualities

Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful