Country Manager at a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Company – Outside Peek Full Time

We are looking for highly competent, experienced, motivated, and results-oriented individuals to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Country Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client in the FMCG sector is in search of a self-motivated Country Manager to help with organization expansion. The Country Manager will lead all operations, including but not limited to recruitment and training, writing budgets, reports, and assessing performance.
• The ideal candidate should be a competent public speaker, possess good networking abilities, be able to work without supervision, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, managing and overseeing all operations of the business within the country
• Liaising with head office and writing up quarterly/annual reports.
• Recruiting, vetting, and training of new staff.
• Researching the country or region thoroughly and adapting strategies accordingly.
• Monitoring performance at all levels and scheduling training as required.
• Implementing an effective brand strategy consistent with the company’s policy and ensuring consistency.
• Develop team selling approaches based on trade needs
• Develop annual budgets, profit targets, sales plans, and growth plans for the company in alignment with the strategic objectives of the company, and implement strategies to achieve those plans
• Building professional relationships with staff and clients
• Maintaining a good image of the organization at all times

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a country manager or a similar role
• A good knowledge base of the country/region, and a willingness to learn
• Good customer service orientation
• Good people-management skills
• Sensitivity to different cultural norms
• Analytical and Negotiation Skills
• Team Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Financial and Business awareness

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.