Business Manager Job in Tanzania


Business Manager- Tanzania

Reference      BM_T_2012
Recruiter:    Altima Africa Ltd    
Updated on:    20-06-2012
Contract    Permanent       
Location:    Dar es Salaam   
Available:    ASAP
Category:    Management    
Offer:    Neg .
 
Client Profile Introduction

Our client is the leader in crop protection products in Africa. 

The Corporation is focused on helping their customers cultivate business growth through the development, marketing and distribution of innovative, high-quality chemical solutions for today’s dynamic agroscience and health & nutrition science marketplace.

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a talented, dynamic, self-driven and results oriented individual who is committed to performance excellence and exemplary leadership.

Reporting to the East Africa Regional Manager, the Business Manager will be in charge of the operations of their subsidiaries in Tanzania.

Minimum Requirements
  • Degree in Agriculture
  • Experience in agribusiness (minimum 7 years) in the Tanzanian market
  • Masters Degree will be an added advantage
Job Specification- Business Manager

The candidate will manage the business of the subsidiary and implement the client’s strategy in Tanzania. (S)He will be responsible for the subsidiary’s operations and achievement of the targets as well as lead the local team that comprises of 3 employees.

Duties And Responsibilities:
  • Manage the subsidiary and lead the local team of 3 employees.
  • Supervise, coordinate and be personally involved in all operations of the company; forecasts, budget, supplies, development, marketing, sales, recovery of payments.
  • Should be committed to achieving targets in terms of turnover, gross margin, EBITDA and working capital.
  • Lead operations with the existing local team in Tanzania.
  • Implement the strategy of the group in coordination with the Southern and Eastern Africa Headquarter located in Durban (South Africa).
  • Supervise monthly reporting and commit on forecasts. 
  • Be involved directly in sales and collection of payments with major customers; big estates, main distributors, tenders...
  • Supervise products’ registration processes and marketing activities in coordination with the Technical and Marketing Manager.
  • Coordinate imports with local team and forwarding agents.
  • Supervise local purchases and relate with local toll manufacturers.
Competencies
  • Strong business acumen
  • Proven leadership, supervisory skills and ability to develop and coach teams
  • Energetic, motivated, self-starter with proven ability to manage simultaneous projects well within tight and demanding deadlines
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills with good problem solving abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence others positively
  • Great people management skills
  • Calm under pressure, with strategic outlook
  • Pragmatic and adaptable without compromising values
  • Able to deliver under minimal supervision
How To Apply

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visitwww.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 6th July 2012, 5pm.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.