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requests from its trusted network of clients. RTS is part of RAW Group, operating successfully since 2002.
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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer for Agro-Chemicals Client in Nigeria
Job description
Job Objective:
Drive the strategy and operations in the Nigerian agricultural inputs market by providing day-to-day leadership to a team of line General Managers and direct reports (Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Technical and Human Resources / Administration) to meet agreed organizational performance plans within agreed budgets and timescales.
The ideal candidate would currently be in a role that is directly responsible for at least $100m in sales revenue with decent profitability, achieved in a company in the Agro-Chemicals / Agro-Food, FMCG or similar industries, with a decent history.
This position will report to the MD/Chairman directly.
Key Outputs:
Strong organization: – identify, recruit, train, motivate and retain talented employees at all levels in an organization that encourages diversity and is seen as one of the best to work for.
Delivery on target business growth metrics: – product pipeline, logistics, distribution, marketing, sales, customer support and financials.
Ensure that the company has the strongest market position in the industry: – brand awareness, brand preference, shelf presence and sales.
Deliver the best competitive customer care experience – invoicing, collections, 1st level technical support and complaints management.
Deliver overall superior financial performance: – revenue growth, EBITDA margin and Profit After Tax (PAT).
Performance Measures:
Technical:– New products pipeline, least time to market in industry, manufacturing efficiency, product quality and assurance.
Business results:– Product volume, revenue growth, cost leadership and overall profitability
Market position:– Moving the company from product dependent to solutions dependent for sales revenue, market share, brand strength, distribution share in both the large and small scale segments of the industry.
Location:
This position will be based out of the Head Office in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Travel will be required in Nigeria and Ghana. Future expansion will take place throughout Africa
Desired Skills and Experience
Relevant B-Com or Bachelors Degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours, Upper Division (or 3.0/4.0 GPA) from a reputable and Internationally recognised University. A degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or MBA will be an advantage.
Skills and Experience:
Agro-Chemicals
Agro-Food
FMCG
Business Development
Strategic Planning
Agricultural Pesticides
Seeds
Fertillizers
Crop Farmers
Farming Knowledge
African Experience
FMCG Distribution Channels
Managed and Led a $100m+ Turnover Company
Core Skill Requirements:
1. Strategy Development and Execution
2. Budgeting and Planning
3. Marketing, Sales & Distribution Planning
4. Organizational Managerial Leadership
5. Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency
How to Apply
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