Chief Commercial Officer – Luxury Leisure Group

About the role

We are seeking an entrepreneurial commercial leader to shape the future of a rapidly expanding multinational luxury leisure group. Reporting to the Group CEO and joining the executive committee, you will drive the commercial strategy across multiple markets and have a clear pathway to board participation and potential equity investment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the global commercial strategy and revenue growth agenda.
• Drive sales performance across trade, DMCs, tour operators and strategic accounts.
• Shape brand positioning, marketing strategy and demand generation.
• Lead product launches, pricing strategy and go‑to‑market initiatives.
• Expand into new local and international markets.
• Build and develop high‑performing sales and marketing teams.
• Partner with the CEO and EXCO on business strategy and long‑term growth.
• Strengthen international partnerships and commercial relationships.
• Drive profitability through commercial insight, pricing and performance analysis.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA or CA(SA) highly preferred).
• 10+ years senior commercial leadership experience.
• Proven success leading revenue‑generating teams and market expansion.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical acumen.
• Experience developing international markets and partnerships.
• Comfortable influencing CEOs, Boards and executive teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Southern Africa and internationally.

Required skills

• Advanced MS Excel capability.

What we offer

• Executive leadership role with autonomy and impact.
• Pathway to board participation and equity investment.
• Opportunity to shape a high‑growth luxury leisure brand.