Job Description
Location: Nairobi (with regular travel to rural areas within the country)
Salary: 400K -450K
Job Responsibilities
Reporting
Report regularly to the Board of Directors; immediately to the CEO of the holding in case of critical and urgent strategic issues
Report to third parties (such as strategic investors, joint venture partners or other) after general approval from the CEO of holding.
Report weekly and monthly about sales and profit performance, E-HUBB implementation update and general activities; report ad hoc as needed
Representation
Represent the company and the holding in the country, in close coordination with the CEO of the holding
Establish and maintain positive strategic relationships with authorities and business partners, in particular to relevant government bodies on national and county level
Leadership / Strategy
Successfully implementing company policy
Assuming full accountability to the board for all company operations
Direct the activities and productivity of the company
Provide training and guidance to staff
Ensure smooth and efficient operations of the company
Assume full responsibility for budgets and tracking expenditures
Develop, establish and regularly adapt the company’s strategy and business plan in coordination with the department heads and in accordance with the holding
Strategies and directives
Lead the further development of the company’s business model and ensure to sustainability and growth of programs and service
Take responsibility of the company’s strategic alliances and partnerships
Building and maintaining an effective management team
Qualifications
A Degree in Business Administration, Economics or similar subjects, an MBA will be an added advantage.
At least 7- 10 years’ work experience, preferably in a renown wholesale/retail company
Outstanding management skills; ideally proven track record in achieving goals through delegation
Experience in developing/emerging markets; preferable a high level of intercultural competence
Highly independent working style; ability to set priorities and highly self-organized; a structured working style
Dynamic, take initiative to make a difference, outgoing character who is eager to achieve high targets and be rewarded for that
Hands-on management style and willingness to spend time outside the office, at times in very remote locations, which may involve long trips on rough roads and basic accommodation conditions
Strong ability to identify yourself with what you do.
