Barefoot
Power is a post start-up company operating in 7 countries across China, Australia,
India and Africa.
The
nature of the business is that each region has autonomy that requires alignment
with the Group’s strategy.
Head of Business, Africa
Reports To: Group Chief Operating Officer
Working Context: Head of
Business will be based in Kenya and drive the business strategy in Africa;
through 4 x in-country autonomous operations and distribution
partnerships. Head of Business, Africa
Reports To: Group Chief Operating Officer
Regular
and intensive travel within Africa and to India, China.
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
- Provide
leadership to in-Country Managers and achieve Business Unit goals
- Team
player in global implementation of cross-cutting strategy.
Primary
Accountabilities
- Achievement
of Commercial goals
- Thought
Leadership
- Innovation
in Value Delivery System
- Growth
(people, business and customers)
Position
Dimensions
Staff: Direct 4, Indirect 4
Staff: Direct 4, Indirect 4
- Financial
Responsibility: Consolidated P&L of 4+ countries
- Functional
Responsibility: Managing of 4 x country heads
- Geographic
Responsibility: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana and grow strategically to
other focal countries.
Knowledge
Skills and Experience
- Specialist
in commercial discipline such as head of sales but also a well-rounded
generalist with 10+ years in a multi country consumer goods business.
- Large
and small company experience with a strong desire to work in a small,
nimble, and leanly resourced company undergoing accelerated growth.
- Demonstrated
commercial experience including business partnering
- Demonstrated
ability to deliver budget.
How to
Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should send application letter and 3-page resume
to info-ea@barefootpower.com by Tue 23rd August 2016.