General Manager Vacancy at a Leading International Company – Candor Consulting Limited

About the role

General Manager job opportunity is available at Candor Consulting Limited for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

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.

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.

Experience and 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
• Pro-active, self-aware, self-motivated
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to respectfully lead a team to deliver results while maintaining enthusiasm
• 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
• 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.

Application deadline

8th March, 2021.

Application details

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.