Our
client, a multiple franchise motor vehicle dealer wishes to recruit a Chief Operations Officer, to drive its Marketing,
Business Development, Customer Care, Sales and After Sales activities across
all its brands and network.
Reporting
to the Directors, the position holder will execute the following core tasks:
- Engage fully in
the strategic and business planning processes and lead the team to ensure
that quality execution plans are put in place and fully implemented.
- Manage
relationships with principals and other business partners and
stakeholders, ensuring that the company’s interests are protected in all dealings.
- Work with the
Legal & Compliance team to continually examine legislation and public
policies that impact company operations and propose changes where needed.
- Be at the
forefront of brand building and business development initiatives.
- Direct logistics
management to ensure timely availability of vehicles to meet market demand
- Direct after
sales operations, ensuring that revenue targets and service standards are
met.
- Direct dealings
with dealers and stockists.
- Direct the
establishment, implementation and regular update of operational systems,
procedures and controls.
- Promote
interdepartmental communication and teamwork so as to enable the group to
benefit from synergies at all times.
Requirements:
- A bachelors
degree in a business related field; a masters is preferable.
- Sound technical
and business development expertise; ability to lead a diverse business
operation, ensuring that technical, business and service standards are
met.
- 10+ years
business and people leadership experience, 5 of which must be at senior
management level; strong experience in the motor vehicle or other
technology driven industry is desirable.
- Results
orientation, change management, influencing skills and business acumen are
essential while strong people management skills are a must.
How
to apply:
Interested
individuals should send their applications to the address below.
Include
a covering letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for this
position, an up-to date resume, current and expected remuneration package, and
the names and addresses of three professional referees.
Your
email and Skype address as well as day-time telephone number should also be
included.
Closing
date: 14
June 2013
Adept
Systems
Management
Consultants
Email:
recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
