Country Manager in Uganda
Summary
Our client who is a major international player in the logistics business is looking for an experienced and strategic thinker to manage, develop and grow the divisions business, provide direction and leadership, ensure profitable growth, excellence in operations, customer satisfaction, employee welfare and attract new customers.
- Participate in
and contribute to strategic planning process of the country & unit and
implement the divisions tactics in relation to pricing, competition,
expansion and profitability by industry segment
- Plan, organise,
direct and lead the divisional teams in achieving agreed revenue and
profitability targets
- Facilitate,
sponsor and support cross functional projects and initiatives to ensure
sales plans and targets are effectively executed
- Track trends and
developments in the operating environment to maintain, defend and enhance
business growth and continued profitability
- Develop annual
business plans that support the agreed strategies, improve market share
and service levels, as well as meeting the expected financial contribution
levels to the network.
- Ensure that the
annual business plan including revenue, cash flow, profit and service
levels are met and corrective action is taken to rectify any negative
variance.
- Enable and
manage the achievement of service performance that meets or exceeds
customer expectations and beat competition.
- Manage the
effective implementation and use of the appropriate technology in all
sections of the service chain, to enhance service and improve
productivity.
- Continually
review and improve business processes to improve productivity and add
value to services offered.
- Be constantly
sensitive to emerging customer and market requirements, build strong and
high level executive relationships with customers to ensure customer
retention as well as development and growth of new business
- Provide
leadership and directions to the teams to enable achievement of agreed
revenue, profitability and other performance targets
- Ensure customer
solutions are in line with country and regional service level agreements
or standards / guidelines where applicable
- Set, review, and
implement capital and revenue budgets applicable to division and ensure
cost control programmes are effectively implemented.
Qualification
and Competencies
- Degree in
Business, Supply chain or equivalent (Postgraduate qualification
preferred)
- 10-15 years
experience (dependent upon country size) in General Management of large
and complex service related businesses preferably in the Supply Chain
Industry and within the wider Transport and Managed Transport Services
industry.
- Emerging Energy
Sector experience will be to your advantage
- Knowledge of
Emerging market growth strategies in the Consumer, Technology and Energy
Sec-tors
- Adaptability to
local legislation and customs
- Supported by
experience in Key Account Management & Business Development
- Strong business
acumen, cross boarder thinking, strategic thinker and leadership skills
- Ability to build
and manage strong partnerships
- Strong
negotiation, interpersonal and customer interaction skills
How
to Apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business 28th June 2013.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we
do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
