Business Manager - Glass & Aluminium
Location: Stikland, Western Cape
About the Role
Aluvent Facade is looking for an experienced Business Manager to establish and lead our commercial business. This role is accountable for the overall performance of the business, driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence while ensuring strong governance and risk management. The successful candidate will act with full ownership, building Aluvent Facade into a credible, independent, and sustainable market leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Revenue & Market Development
- Develop and execute commercial strategy
- Build client relationships and drive tendering, pricing, and conversion
- Manage sales pipeline and forecasting
- Financial & Commercial Control
- Set pricing strategy aligned with margin targets
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Ensure profitability and disciplined cashflow management
- Risk Governance
- Approve projects within defined authority limits
- Conduct financial, contractual, and cashflow risk assessments
- Escalate high-risk projects to the Board
- Operational Oversight
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
- Align sales, design, manufacturing, and installation teams
- Drive continuous improvement in execution capability
- Team Leadership
- Build and develop management and operational teams
- Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
- Implement performance management and incentive structures
- Governance & Reporting
- Report regularly to the Board on performance, risks, and strategy
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and BBBEE requirements
Key Requirements
- Strong understanding of the construction, glass & aluminium industry
- Commercial contract knowledge (JBCC, etc.)
- Financial literacy (profit, cashflow, working capital)
- Proven ability in pricing, margin management, and risk assessment
- Strategic thinker with practical execution skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting abilities
Desired Attributes
- High accountability and ownership mentality
- Integrity, transparency, and disciplined approach
- Strong drive to achieve targets and grow the business
- Calm under pressure with a solution-driven mindset
- Adaptability and continuous learning
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about your experience in the construction, glass, or aluminium industry
- What motivates you to achieve targets and grow a business?
- What is your salary expectation?
Work Location: In person
