Commercial Director – Lead & Scale High‑Performing Team

About the role

Yacht.Vacations is seeking a Commercial Director to build, lead, and scale a high‑performing commercial team in a premium, international environment. You will shape the commercial function, drive sustainable growth, and have a direct impact on the company’s expansion into new markets.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement the commercial strategy and identify growth opportunities.
• Establish KPIs, performance tracking, and optimize commercial processes.
• Ensure operational discipline, accountability, and results delivery.
• Lead and manage a team of 10–15+ professionals, fostering talent development and a high‑performance culture.

Required profile

• 8‑10+ years of experience in commercial roles, preferably in premium sectors such as real estate, automotive, hospitality, or luxury services.
• Proven track record leading sales teams of 10+ people.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and execution orientation.
• High level of organization, integrity, and sound judgement.

Required skills

What we offer

• Base salary $65,000 – $80,000 per year (approx. R1,170,000 – R1,440,000).
• Variable bonus 15–20% with OTE $75,000 – $96,000 per year.
• Hybrid work model – up to 60% remote after onboarding.
• Opportunity to shape commercial leadership in a fast‑growing international company.