- Midrand
- Salary: R40 000.00 - R120 000.00 Per Month (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Technology Telecommunications E-Commerce
- Reference: CGO
Vacancy Details
Employer: Congruence HR Solutions
- Strategic Growth Leadership:
- Develop and articulate a compelling, data-driven growth vision and strategy aligned with the company's overall objectives, market trends, and competitive landscape.
- Identify new market opportunities, customer segments, and channels for expansion, both domestically and internationally.
- Lead the strategic planning process for growth initiatives, setting ambitious yet achievable targets and KPIs.
- Revenue Generation & Optimization:
- Drive aggressive revenue growth through effective customer acquisition, retention, and monetization strategies.
- Optimize existing revenue streams and explore new avenues for income, including refining pricing models and diversifying product/service offerings.
- Oversee and optimize the marketing, sales, and business development functions to ensure alignment with growth objectives.
- Product Innovation & Development:
- Champion a culture of innovation, overseeing the development and launch of new products or services that meet evolving customer needs and provide a competitive edge.
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to ensure a continuous pipeline of value-driven offerings.
- Customer Experience & Retention:
- Lead efforts to enhance the overall customer journey, from awareness and acquisition to engagement and long-term retention.
- Implement effective loyalty and retention programs to minimize churn and foster brand advocacy.
- Utilize customer insights and feedback to inform growth strategies and product enhancements.
- Partnerships & Strategic Alliances:
- Identify, evaluate, and cultivate strategic partnerships, alliances, and collaborations that can accelerate growth and market penetration.
- Negotiate and finalize mutually beneficial agreements, overseeing the development and execution of joint growth initiatives.
- Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Establish robust data analytics frameworks to measure growth performance, track key metrics (e.g., revenue growth, customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, market share).
- Leverage data-driven insights to make informed decisions, identify opportunities for optimization, and predict market trends.
- Champion A/B testing and experimentation to iteratively improve growth initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership:
- Build, lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing growth team, fostering a culture of accountability, experimentation, and continuous learning.
- Collaborate seamlessly with other C-suite executives (CEO, CFO, CTO, CMO, CRO) and departmental heads to ensure integrated strategies and efficient resource allocation.
- Act as a unifying force, bridging gaps between departments (e.g., marketing, sales, product, operations) to create a cohesive growth engine.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in roles focused on driving significant business growth, such as VP of Growth, VP of Marketing, Head of Business Development, or similar, preferably within a [specify industry, e.g., high-growth tech, B2B SaaS, consumer goods] environment.
- Proven track record of consistently achieving measurable results in revenue growth, market share expansion, and customer base growth.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing complex growth strategies across multiple channels and markets.
- Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams.
The Chief Growth Officer (CGO) is a pivotal C-suite executive responsible for conceiving, developing, and executing a holistic growth strategy that drives significant and sustainable expansion across all facets of the organization. This role transcends traditional departmental silos, encompassing strategic initiatives across marketing, sales, product development, customer experience, and partnerships to accelerate revenue growth, market share, and long-term success. The CGO will be a visionary leader, an analytical powerhouse, and a highly collaborative individual, instrumental in shaping the company's future.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Candidate Requirements
- Strategic Thinking & Execution: Ability to envision the future, develop long-term growth plans, and translate strategy into actionable initiatives with measurable outcomes.
- Analytical & Data-Driven: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make informed, data-backed decisions. Proficiency in growth analytics tools and CRM systems.
- Leadership & Team Building: Inspirational leader with a proven ability to attract, develop, motivate, and retain top talent. Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
- Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders, including the board, employees, customers, and partners.
- Business Acumen & Financial Literacy: Deep understanding of business models, financial metrics, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Innovation & Adaptability: Forward-thinking, open to new ideas, and comfortable taking calculated risks. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing market conditions and business needs.
- Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build relationships, foster collaboration, and work effectively across departments and with external partners.
- Customer-Centricity: A deep understanding of customer needs and behaviors, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive and creative problem-solver with the ability to break down complex challenges and develop innovative solutions.
- Industry Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.
- Experience in a rapidly scaling startup or scale-up environment.
- International market expansion experience.
- Proficiency in specific growth hacking methodologies or agile growth management.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions as a growth lever.
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Desirable (Bonus Skills/Experience):
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