Managing Executive

Kayleigh Jade Herron; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayleigh Jade Herron is seeking a Managing Executive to lead and grow its Corporate Education division. The role demands strategic leadership, strong client engagement, and the ability to translate corporate needs into impactful learning solutions that drive sustainable growth.

The successful candidate will oversee corporate consulting, revenue generation, budgeting, and high-performing teams, while expanding market reach and ensuring top-quality programme delivery across client engagements in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate consulting and designing leadership education programmes for corporates.
• Track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
• Senior management experience leading and growing teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage with corporate clients to understand leadership development needs and customise programmes accordingly.
• Develop and sustain relationships with key stakeholders in the corporate sector.
• Drive revenue generation by meeting and exceeding both individual and team sales targets.
• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for business growth.
• Build, mentor, and oversee a high-performing team responsible for achieving business targets.
• Set clear performance metrics and create a results-oriented culture.
• Identify and seize opportunities to expand the reach of leadership education programmes.
• Develop partnerships with corporates to enhance business offerings.
• Ensure all customised programmes are delivered with the highest level of quality and excellence.
• Monitor operational processes and implement improvements where necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business development

Budget management

Client relationship management

Job description

Annually Cost To Company (Market related)

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Managing Executive to lead and grow its Corporate Education division.

This is a strategic leadership role suited to an experienced professional with a strong background in corporate consulting, business development and team management, with the ability to translate client needs into impactful learning solutions and sustainable commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Consulting & Customisation
  • Engage with corporate clients to understand their leadership development needs and customise training programmes accordingly.
  • Develop and sustain relationships with key stakeholders in the corporate sector.
• Revenue & Budget Management
  • Drive revenue generation by meeting and exceeding both individual and team sales targets.
  • Develop and manage budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for business growth.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Build, mentor, and oversee a high-performing team responsible for achieving business targets.
  • Set clear performance metrics and create a results-oriented culture.
• Strategic Growth & Market Expansion
  • Identify and seize opportunities to expand the reach of leadership education programmes.
  • Develop partnerships with corporates to enhance business offerings.
• Operational Excellence & Attention to Detail
  • Ensure all customised programmes are delivered with the highest level of quality and excellence.
  • Monitor operational processes and implement improvements where necessary.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in corporate consulting and designing leadership education programmes for corporates.
• A strong track record of meeting and exceeding revenue and business targets.
• Experience in managing budgets and driving financial performance.
• Senior management experience leading and growing teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong corporate relationships.

Competencies & Attributes

• Results-driven with a high level of self-motivation.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.