Job Details
The General Manager will be responsible for providing effective strategic leadership and direction to the management team with a view to effectively realizing the mandate of the organization.
Roles for the General Manager Job:
Strategic Business Leadership:
Providing leadership and vision to the organization through the development of long term and annual plans
Overseeing the formulation and evaluation of the long range and annual business plans to ensure they are effective in enabling the organization achieve its business objectives.
Providing mentorship, coaching and strategic guidance to members of the Key Management Team
Advising the Board on various matters affecting the organization and proposing solutions
Business Development:
Engaging in activities that strengthen ties and contact with existing and future stakeholders and potential business leads
Providing strategic guidance in the sourcing, negotiating and structuring of new deals
Approving new deals proposed by the Business Development Team
Propose the development of new services/products or the improvement of the existing ones in relation with market and results analysis
Human Resource Management:
Ensuring that the organizational structure and culture promotes achievement of the mission
Maintaining a conducive work environment, suitable for attracting, developing and retaining a dynamic and competent workforce
Stakeholder Management:
Optimizing returns to shareholders through operational growth and effective capital management
Undertaking regular and appropriate Financial/Investment management and reporting to the board of directors on the performance of the Company
Financial and Business Health:
Overseeing preparations and approval of budgets
Ensuring the business meets the set profitability and growth targets
To ensure prudent management of resources for the achievement of the Company’s mandate and strategic objectives
Job Qualifications:
At least 10 years’ experience at executive management level within the FMCG industry in a large and complex organization;
Good financial management and reporting experience;
Demonstrated record of revenue and profit growth and new business development experience;
Strong commercial attitude with the ability to think strategically
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proven capability to provide useful insights and pragmatic solutions to business challenges
