Head of Sales - Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa Posted on 07/04/2026

A globally recognised multinational organisation is seeking to appoint a high impact commercial leader to drive its next phase of growth across Africa.

This is a strategically significant leadership mandate, offering the opportunity to shape regional performance across a diverse portfolio of high growth markets. The role is suited to an executive who combines strategic clarity with disciplined execution, and who thrives in complex, fast evolving environments.

The successful candidate will play a central role in accelerating market expansion, strengthening commercial capability, and unlocking long term value across multiple territories.

Reporting into senior regional leadership, you will hold full accountability for profitable growth and commercial performance across your assigned markets.

You will:

• Lead the development and execution of integrated commercial strategies aligned to regional and global priorities
• Drive consistent performance delivery across diverse markets, ensuring strong in market execution and customer engagement
• Build, lead, and inspire high performing, cross cultural teams
• Strengthen strategic partnerships and key account relationships to enhance market presence
• Optimise commercial investments to deliver sustainable growth and margin expansion
• Embed a culture of accountability, agility, and performance excellence