Managing Director (must have extensive FMCG experience)

 

Recruiter:

Talent Evolution

Job Ref:

MDC-TE

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
The Managing Director will assume direct responsibility for the management & performance of the business and focus on the market share growth

POSITION INFO:

Key responsibilities:

  • A key deliverable of this role is aggressive revenue growth within the industry and adjacent Categories
  • Developing new, high-growth categories by leveraging the company’s competencies and Brand.
  • Margin recovery of the current portfolio as agreed in the budgeting process 
  • Deliver the other agreed budgeted business performance deliverables in terms of traditional business metrics, including: Revenue growth, GP%, Cost Control, Operating Profit and Operating Margin, Working Capital utilization and cash generation. 
  • Look for synergies and efficiencies within the Company to drive profitability.
  • Instill a sense of urgency and entrepreneurial flair within the Sales & Marketing teams to take advantage of opportunities that exist or present themselves in the short & medium term 
  • Drive strong relationships with the trade to achieve the short & medium term goals of the business
  • Deliver strong and sustainable market share for the company through brand equity development and by delivering/executing a strong innovation vision board in the short and medium term.
  • Develop a strong, engaged, results-orienated management team and in time, be able to implement succession planning for the future.
  • Drive the vision of the group and be seen as a strong company ambassador to delivering the group culture within the division.

Requirements:

Relevant degree with preference for Financial or Marketing qualifications. MBA or similar is an advantage.

Minimum 7 Years’ experience in a senior management role at a recognized FMCG business.

Knowledge of manufacturing and operations is an advantage. 

Core competencies required for the role:

  • Relationship Building: Strong relationships with the trade is critical. Build strong, motivated leadership team.
  • People Skills: High EQ, understands the entrepreneurial environment and can facilitate a drive for results and sense of urgency within all levels of the team.
  • High Energy Must be able drive many projects consecutively to completion.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Action Orientated: Self starter and strong execution skills
  • Fair, open and transparent 

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful

 



 

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