Managing Director
Please note, interviews for this position will take place at our Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit in Paris 11-13 of April 2014 only. Relevant candidates will be contacted and invited to attend the event.
Key Purpose:
To ensure that the company gains market share and the strategic objectives of the Board is executed. This need to be executed on a planned basis in line with company strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
To develop an overall Sales, Retail, Product and Marketing strategy for the Affiliate
To put strategies in place that will ensure that the Affiliate meets its EPIC and business targets
Identify specific opportunities for the Affiliate, to make contact and negotiate for business.
To ensure product availability within the Affiliate at all times (liase with supply & optimization to set up consistent supply chain).
To build business relationships with decision makers within country to ensure that the Engen brand grows in line with the strategic objectives of the Board
To liaise with Government bodies to gain cooperation and fast track the legitimate implementation strategies
Ensure liaison between various departments within IBD for support required into the Affiliate
To manage the human resources element within the country
Analyze business problems and identify initiatives to address non performance or optimization of business products within the Affiliate
To report on stakeholders interventions and outcomes
Specific Outcomes:
Contact with Govt. bodies and decision makers
Proactive liaison with service providers rendering business with the Affiliates
Manage cross functional initiatives with all the departments within the company
Budget managed
Policy formulation for affiliate in line with the legislative framework within the country
Operating Standards & Procedures should be implemented
Compliance to legislative frameworks and company procedures
Human resource management
Experience and Qualifications:
5 to 8 years Management experience is essential.
10 to 15 years relevant experience is essential
Any 3 year professional qualification is essential.
Petroleum experience will be advantageous.
Commercial/Retail experience will be an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Management skills
Knowledge of financial principles
Business Acumen & Strategic thinking
Budgeting knowledge
Computer literate
Good negotiation skills
Innovation, Leadership, Planning, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills
Demonstrate good understanding of developmental processes
Ability to locate and build effective relationships with retail service providers
Ability to establish and maintain effective networks
Self motivating and engaging personality
Empathy, Energetic, Team player, Assertive, Persuasive, Independent and Self motivated
Please note, interviews for this position will take place at our Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit in Paris 11-13 of April 2014 only. Relevant candidates will be contacted and invited to attend the event.