Country Manager

Designation: Country Manager – Metals / Agro / Auto / FMCG

Reporting to: Regional Manager

Function: Trading in Metals/ Agro Products, Auto, & FMCG Products

Location: African Countries – Angola, Cameroon, Conakry, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Sudan

Qualifications: Technical Graduate / MBA

Experience: 8 -14 years

Principle Responsibilities:

1. Should handle Branch/Country as Profit centre head.
2. Should be well versed with operational aspects.
3. Development of the business in volume terms and expansion of Business- Product line wise.
4. Should manage Funds and Inventory levels effectively.
5. Procurement Vs. Overheads ratios to be maintained as per Corporate Norms.
6. Anticipate impact of decisions and plan how to manage risk.
7. Accountable for Pre & Post-shipment activities including, Documentation, Logistics, Insurance, Freight Management, Banking Activities etc.
8. Managing Sales Promotion activities, trade shows and exhibitions for brand building.
9. Exploring and monitoring market trends and identify fresh business opportunities while developing new as well as existent markets and alternate sales channels for higher levels of sales and revenues

Knowledge, Skills & Requirements:

1. Effective leadership qualities.
2. Set Budgets and Cost Controls.
3. Should have domain knowledge of Metals/ Agro/Auto/FMCG.
4. Manage profitable Price levels subject to TP/SP.
5. Should have excellent PR skills with Associates/ Government Authorities/ Banks/ Institutions/ Liners.
6. Experience in African countries is a must.
7. Understand International Trends, analyze the competition and assist in planning overall strategies to set targets and achieve results
8. Implement, monitor and responsible for credit policies, controls and Account receivables with regards to trading partners.
9. Formulating and implementing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for total Export / Import Activities and standard business operations


Behavioral skills:

• High levels of Integrity.
• Ability to work cohesively with a team.
• Willing to stretch & work under pressure.
• High energy levels coupled with initiative and innovativeness.
• Should be a leader, able to motivate and drive a team.

Compensation & Other Benifits. Attractive Not a constrain for right Candidate

Agency/Employer: Breakthru Appointments (Executive Search Corporation)
Town or City: Angola, Cameroon, Conakry, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, (Baroda)
Sector: Agriculture,Manufacturing,Marketing
Related Job Titles: Country Manager,Business Development Manager,Country Sales Manager,International Business Development Manager,International Business Manager
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 5 years
Date: More than 60 days
Salary: 4000 / Year

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