Our client is a social enterprise that provides affordable solar-powered products to low-income families in developing countries, replacing expensive and
environmentally-damaging alternatives (kerosene lamps and batteries). The Company has presence in Hong Kong, London, Mauritius, Madagascar and Nairobi.
The Company desires to expand its operations into the West African markets with Nigeria as the commercial hub of the region and thus seeks to recruit a
GENERAL MANAGER: who will have overall responsibility for the Company’s operations in Nigeria.
Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will coordinate the business development initiatives of the Company across the entire region, as well as provide strategic leadership, vision and direction to the team. He/she will be responsible for the design and implementation of effective marketing strategies; ensuring ambitious sales targets for the products are met; as well as managing and ensuring efficient distribution channels for the
products across the region. Specifically, the candidate will:
• Coordinating the day-to-day operational activities of the company across the West Africa region.
• Drive the development of annual operating plans including business plans, operational requirements, staffing and budgets within the framework set by the group’s corporate mission, strategic plan and policies
• Liaise with NGOs, Government bodies and other organizations on legislative ideas. Develop and manage relationship with various stakeholders and institutions including World Bank, IFC and other players in the renewable energy sector.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTE
• Higher degree(s) in Marketing, Finance, Economics or Business Administration (e.g. MBA). Relevant professional qualification in Marketing, Supply Chain or Project Management will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in sales force management, direct sales, marketing must have been spent in a similar role in an international or multinational organization, preferably within the West Africa region
• Verbal and written communication in French will be a distinct advantage
Method of application:
CV (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are Knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at
recruitment@ng.kpmg.com not later than 14th September, 2010.
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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