General Manager in a Leading International Company

Candor Consulting Limited – Our client, a leading International company in the sanitation and hygeine industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Job ID: SPS-GM19
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking to hire a General Manager who will be accountable for the entire business operations in Nigeria. This executive will oversee business operations, drive sales and marketing and ensure regulatory compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop business opportunities for market penetration, distribution and sales of the companys products in Nigeria.
• Device marketing campaigns with the goal of increasing product awareness and increasing sales and profits
• Track market and company sales performance.
• Monitor and follow up on annual targets and objectives – and ensure success
• Develop marketing plans tailored to the reality of the Nigerian market.
• Provide leadership to direct reports and other employees.
• Support all company initiatives, give actionable feedback, share best practices and serve as advocate and information source for company.
• Create programs that drive brand loyalty.
• Oversee country office budget and finances
• Attend trade shows and events to market product and search for opportunities for development.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competition, and new opportunities.
• Ensure customer complaints are properly investigated and resolved.

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensure company products are registered with all relevant Government and Regulatory Agencies
• Represent the company when necessary at corporate, government or social functions
• Further develop multi-tier relationships to organically grow the clients’ accounts.
• Promote CSR activities of the company.

Qualifications

• A first degree in Business Management or related field from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or related qualification in Pharmacy, Biochemistry or Industrial Chemistry will be an added advantage.
• Must have 15-20 years work experience
• Suitable candidate should be between 35 and 45 years
• Candidate should have had vast experience in marketing, sales and business development in the FMCG industry
• Candidate should have at least ten years working experience with at least five at Managerial level.
• Possession of valid Nigerian Passport

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent negotiation and closing skills
• High commercial and business acumen
• Excellent inter-personal and influence skills
• Must have planning and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders openly and effectively
• Pro-active, self-aware, self-motivated
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to respectfully lead a team to deliver results while maintaining enthusiasm
• Must have a great sense of responsibility and honesty.

Office location:

• The Executive will be based in Lagos, Nigeria but may be required to travel within and outside the country occasionally.

Deadline: 8th March, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should please send their CV accompanied by a brief Cover Letter to: team@candor.ng . Kindly quote “SPS-GM19” in the subject header.