Agricultural Company General Manager Job

Exciting Opportunities with a Leading Agrochemical and Agricultural Inputs Company Our client one of the leading companies in the provision of Agro-Chemical and Agricultural Inputs solutions Provider in Eastern Africa and beyond with branches in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia is seeking to recruit dedicated and dynamic individuals in the following fields.

General Manager

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Number Required: 1Job Overview: The General Manager will compliment and lead our dedicated
Zambia team to the next level.

This leadership role will see you overseeing all areas of the business with a hands-on approach, working directly with your team and customers.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the Zambia branch;
• Drive a positive culture in the business, promoting team work, customer focus and efficiency;
• Focus on how to strategically improve performance and grow the business;
• Research and substantiate strategies which will allow the business to reach its goals and present these for approval to the Board of Directors;
• Drive implementation of strategies once developed;
• Prepare, develop and work on the budget, manage costs and expenditure, achieve and improve on financial targets and budget objectives;
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control is maintained at all times and levels;
• Identify and asses and take advantage of new business opportunities;
• Represent the company to customers, potential customers and external stakeholders;
• Be accountable for leading the company in sales and production, new business development and credit control;
• Oversee operations, including client engagement and financial management;
• Provide monthly and quarterly business updates and reports to the Directors;
• Continually seek to improve and optimise existing processes in the areas of operations and client engagement;
• Lead, recruit and develop people resources in order to create a positive and productive workplace;
• Drive efficiency through maintaining and improving systems within the business.

Person specifications/Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture or animal science or marketing and finance is essential;
• Hold a minimum of 5 years successful experience in senior leadership positions;
• Have a reputation as an exceptional leader with sound business acumen and a thorough knowledge of business management principles and best practice including those relating to finance, human resources, health, safety and environmental management;
• Strong leadership and management skills, the ability to lead, motivate and engage with employees;
• Experience of managing people and the ability to bring out the best in people;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop, execute and manage annual budgets;
• Well-developed communication, presentation, interpersonal skills and effective organisation and planning capability as part of your skill set;
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English is critical for this role;
• Ability to work independently and the willingness to travel within the region is essential;
• Excellent cross cultural exposure and ability to fit in and blend in in a foreign culture.

How to Apply

If you meet the said requirements for any of the above positions and are passionate to build a career in an organization that values and rewards talent, please send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed latest CV to:
The Recruiter,
recruit.esquire@gmail.com

NB: Clearly state your current and expected salary in your application.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 7th August 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.