Chief Sales & Marketing Officer (CSMO)

SUMMARY:
My client, a prominent leader in the hospitality, catering, and food retail sectors, is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Sales & Marketing Officer (CSMO) to join their executive committee (EXCO) team in Johannesburg East.

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategic direction, spearheading sales and marketing initiatives, and driving overall business growth.

If you have a strong background in hospitality, catering, or food retail, with a proven ability to lead large teams, execute innovative marketing strategies, and manage sales targets, this is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier organisation and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the CEO and EXCO members to develop and execute the company’s strategic vision, ensuring alignment between sales, marketing, and business growth objectives.
• Sales & Revenue Growth: Develop, implement, and oversee strategies to maximize revenue growth, market share, and profitability within the hospitality, catering, and food retail industries.
• Marketing Excellence: Lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies to strengthen brand awareness, customer acquisition, and customer retention.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the sales and marketing teams, ensuring high performance, innovation, and alignment with company goals.
• Market Expansion: Identify and explore new market opportunities, channels, and partnerships to drive business expansion both locally and internationally.
• Brand Positioning: Ensure consistent and effective brand messaging across all marketing channels, from digital to traditional media, aligning with the company’s goals and values.
• EXCO Contributions: Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the EXCO based on market trends, competitive analysis, and customer needs.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee the sales and marketing budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum return on investment.
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, industry stakeholders, and partners, ensuring exceptional customer experience and service delivery.

• Education: A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in sales and marketing, with a significant portion in the hospitality, catering, or food retail sectors.

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