General Manager: New Markets Africa

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Reporting to the Africa Regional President the GM New Markets will be a strong candidate experienced in general management with an in-depth knowledge of Africa and growing new markets. Suitable candidates will be senior executives out of a consumer product environment and will ideally have had exposure to manufacturing, wholesale, franchising, and retailing. It will be essential for the person coming into this position to have a strong understanding of the nuances of doing business in Africa. The suitable individual will have an entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial and business acumen gained within a large corporate, multinational organisation.

Key Deliverables:

• Leading acquisition and expansion of new markets across Africa and Middle East.
• Leading in the launch of footwear and apparel with best in class launches across the region.
• Building business relationships across the region.
• Design of route to new markets and innovation, strategies to deliver brand growth, P & L management, and execution.
• Develop the franchise module for the region.