Job Description

We are on the lookout for an experienced individual to join our client as a General Manager The primary purpose of this role will be managing the operations of the business in Mozambique, according to company strategy, and in line with the growth of profits targets of the business. The General Manager reports directly to the Group Managing Director.Salary & Benefits:

• Negotiable

• Overseeing all staff and operations to ensure the company profit goals are achieved through a variety of measures.
• Managing the operations with excellent and ethical client service.
• Ensuring that there are sufficient skilled staff working efficiently to achieve the company strategy and goals.
• Implementing the short, medium and long-term goals of the company as articulated by the Board.
• Implement the companys strategy in Mozambique.
• Implement the business development plan that optimises current markets and drives growth into new local markets at acceptable levels of profitability.
• Take overall responsibility for maximising identified business opportunities.
• Manage key customer relationships.
• Maintain sound corporate governance within the company by reporting regularly to the Group Managing Director.
• Lead Mozambiques team, maintaining good relations with team members and driving team cohesion.
• Drives team effectiveness and performance.
• Ensure that the right people are employed to implement the company strategy.
• Has overall responsibility for Mozambiques revenue generation and profitability.
• Ensure timeous and cost-effective delivery of stock.
• Has overall responsibility for Mozambiques fixed and variable monthly costs.
• Oversee the implementation of the warehouse policy for efficient storage, handling and management of stock.
• Formulate and implement strategies to achieve sales/growth targets.
• Oversee the Finance departments management of the accounts and finances according to company policy and strategy.
• Ensure that the Human Resources policies are adhered to in compliance with Internal Regulation Document, the company Internal Policies and the Labour law.
• Identify suitable talent that will ensure effective succession management across key positions in Mozambique.
• Undertake regular branch visits to strengthen key relationships.
• Continually implement company policies and procedures and make suggestions for what needs to be changed to make the company more profitable and productive.
• Efficiently manage people across various locations.
• Networks effectively in order to focus resources on implementing strategic opportunities.
• Operates in Mozambique business environment.
• Perform other tasks as may be required by the Group Managing Director and/or the Board of Directors.

• Good communication skills.
• High level of ethics and confidentiality.
• Empathy and teamwork skills.
• Good judgment and strong people and commercial orientation.
• Hard worker, with high levels of energy and dedication.
• Results orientated with delivery capabilities and good time management skills.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, senior managers, and the Board.
• Conflict resolution - management abilities.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proactive management style with initiative, dynamism and assertiveness.
• Ability to coach and develop the management team.
• Decision making skills particularly under pressure.
• Available to pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.

• Degree in Management, Commerce, or similar would be preferable.
• Minimum 10 years operational experience in a senior managerial role in a significant sub-Saharan Africa wholesale/retail business, ideally within the Automotive and Trucking aftersales industry.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word; Excel; PowerPoint).
• Insight into the dynamics of the retail market place (African and local markets).
• Up-to-date with industry trends, developments and initiatives.
• In depth understanding of sales processes within a retail environment.
• English full command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Afrikaans full command of Afrikaans, both written and spoken (preferable).
• Portuguese highly advantageous.

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