Business Manager

SUMMARY:
Responsible for establishing, building and scaling the company, a bespoke design and manufacturing brand, specializing in luxury residential and hospitality space.

POSITION INFO:

This exciting role is for a strong Business Manager, based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. This is a business builder role, not a caretaker management position. You will enter the market with entrepreneurial energy, create revenue from the ground up, build a team and operational structure, and transition the business toward a sustainable and profitable operation.

The company operates at the premium end of the market, creating bespoke lifestyle pieces for high-end homeowners, interior designers, architects, developers and boutique hospitality. You must be credible and comfortable in that world - able to walk into a designer''s studio, earn trust and convert relationships into consistent project flow.

Focus Areas:

• Specifier relationships development - interior designers, architects - primary growth engine
• Revenue generation and direct client acquisition
• Premium brand establishment and market presence
• Operational setup, state-gate discipline and capability building
• Financial control and sustainable profitability
• Enter and position the business credibly in the market 
• Drive sales, win clients and generate consistent income against targets
• Establish operational infrastructure, systems and processes
• Ensure profitability, manage cashflow tightly 
• Develop and lead a local team aligned with company culture
• Transition the operation to a structured, scalable business

Requirements:

• Matric with relevant qualification
• Minimum of 5 years working experience within a similar role
• Strong business acumen
• Computer literate
• Own transport
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong sales & business development skillset

This role has the potential to evolve into an International Business Manager position as the company operation matures and expands. If this sounds like you, forward your cv by applying directly to this email and please note that suitable candidates will be contacted telephonically and via email to discuss the role and your cv in detail. Thank You.