Job Description
About the Role
Cre8work!, South Africa’s largest tyre distributor, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Chief of Sales to lead our national Commercial Tyres Division. This high-impact strategic leadership role will report directly to the Managing Director, with full ownership of an R800 million revenue portfolio within a R4 billion group. The ideal candidate will excel at solution-selling and thrive on driving growth in the transport and logistics sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to a national sales team of 5 Sales Managers and 60 Sales Executives.
- Develop and execute aggressive sales strategies to grow market share across budget, mid-range, and premium commercial tyre segments.
- Build and nurture long-term relationships with key fleet and distributor accounts through consultative, value-based selling.
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, and team performance to meet ambitious targets.
- Work closely with the Managing Director and executive team on pricing, product strategy, and market expansion.
- Stay ahead of market trends, competitor activity, and evolving customer needs in the transport and logistics sectors.
- Mentor, develop, and hold accountable a high-performing sales leadership team.
Requirements
- Proven track record as a National Sales Manager, Sales Director, or Head of Sales in a commercial products environment, ideally managing large national field sales teams (50+ people).
- Strong experience selling to transport fleets, logistics companies, or heavy commercial vehicle operators.
- Demonstrated success in solution/consultative selling and delivering measurable cost-reduction outcomes for clients (CPK, TCO, or similar metrics).
- Background in adjacent industries will be a strong advantage: commercial truck OEM/dealerships, lubricants/fuel management, fleet telematics, vehicle leasing/fleet rental, or heavy vehicle parts distribution.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and senior-level relationship-building skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and drive performance.
- Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel nationally.
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field is preferred.
Salary & Benefits
R2 million total package (negotiable based on experience)
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