Country General Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Retail space is currently need to appoint an operational and strategic Country General Manager which is based in Beira, Mozambique. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing all operations, driving business growth and establishing strategic objectives ensuring operational excellence in line with the group’s goals.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications required:

• Must have completed a 3 year Degree or equivalent - this is a non-negotiable requirement
• Completed Post Graduate, Honours MBA or PhD will be given preference.

• Extensive experience within the preferred industries; Automotive, Equipment, Logistics or any product related industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strategic and operational thinker.
• Sound knowledge of the Mozambican market, business environment and regulations is beneficial.
• 5 – 10 years’ experience managing and running a business on a National or Regional level or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel.
• Notable business performance achievements.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to identify new business opportunities.
• Ability to perform in challenging and competitive markets.
• People management and development experience.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Business savvy and business minded.
• Excellent at building and maintain key client relations.

• Strategic planning: develop and execute plans, conduct market analysis, identify growth opportunities, formulate market strategies and align these with company goals.
• Business Development: drive business development, identify potential clients, evaluate market trends, competitor activities, customer needs, sales and marketing strategies.
• Team Management: Build, lead, develop, coach and mentor a high-performing team with set performance goals and reviews to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration.
• Operations and Compliance: daily operations, logistics, supply chain and distribution, implement and enforce compliance with local laws, regulations and company policies, monitor KPI’s, implement efficiency and productivity improvements.
• Financial Management: develop and manage country budget, monitor financial performance, identify variances and take corrective actions, optimize financial resources and drive cost efficiencies maintaining quality standards.
• Relationship Management: serve as primary point of contact, build and maintain strong relationships, represent company at industry and networking events, conferences etc.
• Reporting and Communication: report on country performance, market trends and business opportunities, communicate with global team, share insights, challenges and recommendations, communicating company updates, policies and strategic initiatives.