General Manager

General Manager

Edenvale, Johannesburg

A leading national distribution business in the professional skincare and personal care sector is seeking a seasoned Commercial Executive to take full accountability for its South African operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role reporting to the CEO and Board, responsible for driving sustainable growth, profitability and operational excellence across a multi-regional business.

The Opportunity

Based in Johannesburg (Edenvale), the General Manager will lead a business of approximately 45 employees across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, including warehouse operations.

You will oversee and align the full commercial and operational engine of the business through a strong leadership team comprising:

• National Sales Manager

• Finance Manager

• Education Manager

• Marketing & eCommerce Manager

• Personal Assistant

The role requires strategic oversight combined with disciplined execution across sales, marketing, finance, pricing, supply chain and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the national growth strategy aligned to Board objectives

• Drive revenue growth and improve profitability across all channels

• Lead pricing strategy, trading terms and rebate structures

• Oversee budgeting and financial performance in partnership with Finance

• Present monthly and quarterly performance reviews to the Board

• Expand new market opportunities including aesthetic clinics, spas and hotel groups

• Lead product launches and ensure strong channel penetration

• Drive eCommerce performance and digital optimisa
  

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