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