General Manager – FMCG distribution

Responsibilities:

• Developing business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives
• Developing a high-performing managerial team empowered to innovate and make decisions
• Oversee all business activities including operations and sales to ensure they produce desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission
• Identify opportunities for expansion and diversification; develop proposals for the board of directors
• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics
• Cultivate and develop trusting relationships with leadership of key accounts and principals
• Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company
• Hands-on management of the development and improvement of all business divisions

Requirements and skills:

• Proven success in the role of General Manage/ Managing Director.
• History of success in development and execution of profitable business strategies
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as sales, finance, logistics, marketing, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices
• Entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organization and leadership skills
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Masters degree in Business Administration (or equivalent experience) Additional relevant information:
• This role will report only to the board of directors
• The MD will have as direct reports the heads of each sales division as well as a VP of Finance, Head of Human Resources, Head of Logistics, and Head of Operations
• The MD will be expected to be very hands-on with the development of the sales divisions

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