Managing Director

SUMMARY:
This is a absolutely great role with a great company. Ideally suited for a broad minded thinker who is open to ne ways of doing things. Not suited for a conservative type at all.

POSITION INFO:

General:

Accountable to: CEO

Purpose of the Role:

To execute on business model in selected countries. To provide direction, oversight and overall management and administration of an international office of our client and its operations in accordance with their core values and purpose.

This includes taking responsibility for profit, revenue, cash and quality targets. Ensure that The Unlimited develops a profile and presence in the new country.

Develop and foster an aligned organizational culture that attracts, retains and motivates people in the new location; in which individuals constantly seek to learn and improve their own performance and that of the business, as a whole.

Knowledge and Experience:

• A Business Degree (preferential)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a General Management role/s which ideally would incorporate exposure to the following: Operations, Sales and Marketing, MIS and HR.
• Experience conducting high level negotiations with strategic partners.
• Must have a proven track record demonstrating their understanding of how a business operates.
• International experience a definite advantage.
• Fluency in non South African language an advantage
• Strong sales background

Key Responsibilities / Key Performance Areas:

• To 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 (Group Senior Management) effectively and timeously.
• Monitor and review the external environment for changes and developments that may impact the business and in consultation with Group Senior Management, take action to amend or implement new plans as necessary.
• Oversee company operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service and cost effective resource management from start to handover.
• Ensure that the business fulfills all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities in new country. Ensure that 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.

Skill Competencies:

• A strong understanding of how a business operates
• Exceptional leadership including people motivation and development
• Excellent networking skills
• Deliver the highest standards of customer service
• The ability to recruit staff and monitor performance
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, including people-management, leadership and both written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel overseas, so experience of living abroad is desirable. They will also need to be sensitive to cultural differences
• Must be familiar with computer software programs eg Word, Excel etc.
• Business acumen
• Understanding of financial management and budgets and cash flows
• Project planning, management and execution

Personal Characteristics:

• Able to cope with pressure
• Willing to live abroad for extended periods
• Results driven and a quick learner
• Confident and high work ethic
• Highly ambitious
• Strong relationship builder
• Excited about technology and being tech-led

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