CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER – Letshego 10 views

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy and Execution: Support the development and implementation of commercial strategies, providing input to the CEO and contributing to effective planning and resource allocation to align business objectives with sustain-able growth.
• Revenue Growth and Market Development: Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, enhanc-ing market positioning, and increasing customer acquisition, retention and customer value.
• Leadership and Team Management: Lead and manage the commercial team, fostering a high-performance culture and driving delivery against strategic and operational targets.
• Stakeholder and Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners and internal stakeholders, and collaborate across functions including Finance, Operations, Risk and Compliance, and related areas to support the effective execution of commercial objectives.
• Product and Customer Value Optimisation: Enhance product offerings and customer experience across relevant busi-ness segments through market-driven insights and the execution of targeted marketing initiatives.
• Financial Management and Performance: Support the management of the commercial budget, optimising resource allocation, utilisation and performance against financial targets.
• Market Intelligence, Innovation and Compliance: Monitor market trends and competitor activity, drive continuous improvement and innovation, and uphold regulatory requirements, compliance standards and industry best practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business, Finance, Marketing or a related field.
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is essential.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a senior leadership role within the banking and/or financial services industry, with a focus on commercial operations and revenue generation.
• Strong knowledge of the banking and/or financial services industry, including products, services, regulations and market dynamics.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to develop and execute commercial strategies.
• Effective leadership and people management capability, with the ability to drive team performance and achieve targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and achieve commercial targets.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• High ethical standards with a commitment to regulatory compliance and risk management principles.

How to Apply