BUSINESS UNIT GENERAL MANAGER

SUMMARY:
TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

POSITION INFO:

An exciting career opportunity has been created to become a General Manager in a growing Business Unit that is positioned in the Technology Sector. This business forms part of a successful and profitable Group and has been and is still being managed by key Executives of the Holding Company. Its revenue is generated both by an in-house Sales Team as well as via Dealers and Distributors in both South Africa and Africa. The vision is to expand its product range throughout these territories and in their specific markets and to become a global player in their industry. There are a number of Divisions within the Business Unit covering a broad spectrum of products which includes well known and leading brands. The Business Unit General Manager role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, drive innovation, accelerate growth and take full responsibility & accountability for the P & L.

Key performance areas, inter alia, include:

• Develop and implement growth strategy and operational business plans to achieve short and long-term objectives. This may also include the candidate creating and/or restructuring the existing Management Team. It should be noted that there is a Corporate Shared Services Division supporting the various businesses within the Group.
• Lead new business development to further secure profitable pipelines which will include new product lines and technological advancement of existing product lines. The appointment of additional staff may be required.
• Manage Stakeholder relationships which will include Suppliers, Customers and the Board as well as managing, motivating, mentoring and guiding all the existing employees in this Business Unit.
• Represent the Business Unit in local and international industry networks and strategic partnerships.
• Drive transformation innitiatives including e-commerce to energise and diversify the business which will include building and supporting the current team and creating a high performing team.
• Full responsibility for distribution and route to market both within SA and Africa noting that all products are imported from key Suppliers around the world.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors Degree is required, ideally related to technology and a post-graduate business course and/or Diploma is recommended. Furthermore, the candidate will have had experience in the technology sector and ideally in wholesale and/or in the end-user space.
• A minimum of 5 years successful business leadership experience at Executive level as well as an understanding of technology workshops coupled with a strong sales bent and able to create and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• An innovative and strong go-getter that has vision, business and commercial acumen, drive and energy and innate leadership skills.
• Strong strategic, operational and financial management skills.

Apply on-line or alternatively phone Gerald Lilian on (011) 4841790.

Be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks from date of submission of your CV, then please deem your application as unsuccessful.