Current Career Opportunities

Commercial Manager, Seafood Sector

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:26:48 GMT

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY:

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for shaping and executing the company’s commercial strategy to drive revenue growth, production capacity utilisation, profitability, and market expansion. Overseeing sourcing, sales, marketing, pricing, trading, import/export, logistics, and cold store services, the incumbent ensures all commercial activities align with the company’s broader business objectives and values. This role requires building and maintaining strategic partnerships, managing key accounts, and leading contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and business partners.

Serving on the Senior Leadership Team, the Commercial Manager collaborates cross-functionally to optimise performance, manage budgets, and deliver on key financial and operational targets. The position demands strong commercial acumen, data-driven decision-making, networking and negotiating proficiency, as well as the ability to adapt to dynamic market conditions.

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior commercial leadership position, ideally with a deep understanding of the seafood industry, or related sectors
Proven track record in sourcing, sales, business development, and commercial management
Strong exposure and experience in import/export, logistics and global supplier and customer management
Strong background in process optimisation, supply chain management, and production operations
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop and execute commercial strategies, as well as critically assess the risk to and opportunities for the organisation
Excellent financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility
Strong experience in creating and fostering a co-operative and collaborative management style and culture
Highly skilled in contract negotiation, key account management, and pricing strategy development and margin management

QUALIFICATIONS:

Honours degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, or a related field

Send your details in confidence to: eriella.flaum@amropwoodburnmann.co.za

Note: Amrop Woodburn Mann will verify the qualifications of candidates prior to final client interview. Should you be interviewed by Amrop Woodburn Mann you will be asked to sign a consent form to permit us to verify your qualifications. Scanned copies of your degrees and diplomas may be asked for and can be sent to us when sending us your educational and career details.

Regional Managing Agent Southern Africa, Industrial / Outdoor Power Tools and Equipment

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:35:43 GMT

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY:

The Regional Managing Agent will drive market development in Southern Africa by promoting the company’s products, building distributor networks, and supporting customers, while acting as the local market liaison. The Agent will work with the Global Sales team to negotiate and conclude sales.

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

Strategic market insight and commercial maturity, with the ability to grow sustainable, long-term business rather than chasing short-term volume
Strong knowledge of market dynamics, distributor structures, and cross-border trade in Southern Africa
Proven experience in sales, business development, or commercial representation in industrial, forestry, agri, or outdoor power sectors
Ability to operate independently as the local face of an international brand, commercial and operational tasks without local infrastructure
Hands-on experience developing and managing non-exclusive distributors across multi-country, agent-led sales environments
Strong communication, networking, and client relationship skills, maintaining alignment with distributors and customers while providing structured feedback to head office
High integrity and credibility, ensuring compliance, brand protection, and reputational risk management.

Send your details in confidence to: lynn.archibald@amropwoodburnmann.co.za

General Manager Commercial, Luxury Travel and Tourism Company

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:35:47 GMT

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY: The General Manager Commercial, in collaboration with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, will develop, influence, lead and execute the business development strategy, brand, and business plan that will deliver the Group’s aspiration.

They will be responsible for brand strength, business development, sales, marketing and revenue growth, as well as commercial viability and financial sustainability across all non-operational functions of the Game Reserve as a premium conservation and tourism destination. These responsibilities include a focus on designing the business development strategy, sales and marketing execution, trade shows, ensuring sustainability and compliance with generally accepted principles of administrative, commercial practice, being an ambassador in the tourism sector, and providing conceptual leadership to the commercial elements of the organisation

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior commercial leadership position, ideally in luxury travel and tourism
Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary commercial teams (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, etc.)
Extensive experience in luxury tourism and conservation-driven tourism
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to critically assess the risk to and opportunities for the organisation
Deep understanding of customer segmentation, branding, digital marketing, and partnership models
Strong financial acumen and competency, including an understanding of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management as well as budgeting and general financial monitoring and reporting
Strong Board-level exposure and experience reporting to the executive or organisational governance structures

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Tourism, or a related field (e.g. biodiversity, environmental or conservation sectors)
MBA or relevant Master’s degree (advantageous)

Send your details in confidence to: lynn.archibald@amropwoodburnmann.co.za

Note: Should you be interviewed by Amrop Woodburn Mann you will be asked to sign a consent form to permit us to verify your qualifications. Scanned copies of your degrees and diplomas may be asked for and can be sent to us when sending us your educational and career details.