Managing Director – International Portfolio

 

Recruiter:

Pollock & Associates

Job Ref:

S5331J

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Location:

Open, South Africa

Salary:

Executive package offered plus incentives


SUMMARY:
Reporting to the CEO, our client is seeking a highly ambitious and results-driven Executive that is willing to live abroad for extended periods.

POSITION INFO:

High-level key responsibility is to execute the business model in selected countries and develop a profile and presence in the new countries. Fluency in a non- South African language will be an advantage (Spanish/French/German). You will be required to provide direction, oversight and overall management and administration of an international office of the company and its operations. This includes taking responsibility for profit, revenue, cash and quality targets.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

  • Relevant business degree
  • Min of 3 years experience in a General Management role/s, which ideally would incorporate exposure to the following: Operations, Sales & Marketing, MIS and HR
  • Experience in conducting high-level negotiations with strategic partners
  • Must have a proven track record demonstrating their understanding of how a business operates
  • International experience will be a definite advantage
  • Fluency in a non- South African language will be an advantage (Spanish/French/German)
  • Exceptional leadership including people motivation and development
  • Excellent networking skills
  • Deliver the highest standards of customer service
  • Ability to recruit staff and monitor performance
  • Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, including people management leadership
  • Experience of living abroad is desirable and must be sensitive to cultural differences
  • Understanding of financial management, budgets and cash flows
  • Project planning

Key Role Responsibilities

  • Identify the people requirements within the country office
  • Ensure all key players are recruited/enrolled into the new venture
  • Ensure all support departments within the new venture are up and running and all necessary tracking is in place
  • Track progress against agreed metrics and report to Head Office effectively and timeously
  • Monitor and review the external environment for changes and developments that may impact the business and in consultation with the Group Senior Management
  • Oversee company operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service and cost-effective resource management from start to handover
  • Ensure that the business fulfils all its legal requirements in the new country
  • Ensure management systems are appropriate to meet the business objectives and enable people to carry out their work effectively and efficiently
  • Responsible for managing and maintaining all key strategic partner relationships


 

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