A company in Maputo is looking for a General Manager in the Africa division based in Mozambique. The candidate must be: • Fluent in English and Portuguese • Have 3 years experience on a managerial level • Have at least 2 years experience in running a branch • Computer literate • Strong and proficient administrative skills across all business disciplines as well as methodical, discipline and accurate reporting approach to all business requirements • Easy adaptation to different cultures and languages barriers, relative to the marketplace • Ability to deal with a multiple of diverse challenges requiring a strong and calm attitude • Excellent client-service and selling skills • Ability to listen what the client’s needs and requirements • Presentable and tidy appearance at all times, reflecting a high level of professionalism, integrity and interest level in full accordance with the seniority of the position • A person waiting a professional career and not just a short-term solution to a career problem or career change • Entrepreneur, with confident ability to lead others, to make the right decisions and to deliver what is best for both the advertiser and the shareholders • Someone who has a genuine interest in the varied opportunities that Africa provide as well as a desire to travel and experience life in a broader-scope than is typically the “norm” The candidate will have the following tasks and responsibilities: • Facilitate strong communication links between all stakeholders in the Africa Division, namely - shareholders, management, staff, suppliers, landlords and our clients; • Deliver outdoor advertising opportunities to advertisers, that promotes and enforces brand positioning for the advertiser, that at the same time, is economically viable to supply and develop, and delivers an acceptable return on investment to the Africa Division; • Build and maintain loyalty between the advertiser and supplier, and to strive towards delivering a quality and professional medium suitable for the specific need and market, through innovative technology, high quality standards and professional service levels; • Actively drive sales and manage the full sales function so as to meet annual revenue budget. Preparation of Forecasts and Sales Reports; • Build loyalty with our staff that provides them with job security, peace of mind, the opportunity to grow and develop as individuals within the Branch, the Division, or the Group, and furthermore, to reward them appropriately on a performance driven basis through standard and incentivised remuneration; • Build the company brand, across the division, that enforces our product as the best available, ably and solidly supported, by the largest “out-of-home” Media Group, in the world; • Provide strong management control over all business disciplines – sales, marketing, operations, development, finance and human resources, as well as to call upon additional Group resources where and when they may be required to assist and support the entire business-delivery process; • Ensure that the best utilisation is made at all times, of all physical assets that we may own, through maximising the efficiencies and application of all resources that are at a General Manager’s disposal; • Manage and deliver stated business objectives, in accordance with approved budgets, set and agreed to by the Directors; • Implement the appropriate and necessary systems, strategies, action- plans and controls required, to improving general operational and management delivery as well as to fully achieve all stated business objectives and budget targets. Qualifications: • Relevant degree / diploma (Bachelor degree) • Previous experience in marketing, media, sales and brand management will be an advantage Please send your CV in English to [email protected]
Posted on: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:40:27 +0000