Senior Director, Commercial SSA

CHEP

Senior Director leading commercial strategy and performance for CHEP in Sub-Saharan Africa. Collaborating with diverse teams to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sustainable growth.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeSandton • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement and manage the commercial strategy to achieve sustainable growth
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers
Foster collaboration across internal teams including sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance
Oversee the sales pipeline and account management processes
Conduct market and competitor analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a business leader with end-to-end business accountability
3–5+ years at Executive/ExCo level
Strong South African market knowledge and established customer networks
Experience managing large, complex P&Ls
Track record in commercial delivery, contract negotiation, and customer retention
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Model
Diverse and driven professionals
Opportunity to contribute to global sustainability

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial strategyaccount managementP&L managementcontract negotiationmarket analysiscompetitor analysiscustomer retention

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcollaborationleadershipcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA