Position: General Manager
Industry: Automotive
Location: Nairobi
Our
Client, a leading motorbike and three wheeler assemblers in Kenya seeks
to recruit a General Manager. The ideal candidate will act as the
primary owner of key customer relationships and be the spokesperson on
behalf of the company on significant matters relating to policies,
products, capabilities and objectives for the key customers and provide
recommendations to the company concerning strategies that will deliver
sustainable and profitable business growth. He/she will also set
financial and performance targets to develop viable business ventures for the various business units within the group of companies
As
a General Manager, he or she will also be responsible for developing
new business opportunities, managing client relationships and leading
teams to achieve set targets.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• Overseeing the entire business by managing all the company’s operations
• Leading in the formulation and implementation of organizational policies and strategies
•
Coordinating preparation of organizations’ annual budget for approval
by the board and following through to ensure targets and budgets are met
as per agreed business deliverables
• Monitoring the organization’s budget by reviewing management accounts and ensuring they conform to the budgetary provisions
• Authorizing transactions and actions in accordance with the set authorization limits
• Developing procedures related to the organization and ensure effective implementation
• Ensuring preparation of timely organization reports covering all departments
• Developing and facilitating capacity building of staff to achieve optimal performance and motivational levels
• Managing complex work assignments with minimum supervision
• Providing professional leadership and manage staff performance in the company
Skills and Qualifications
• Masters/ Degree in Business Management, commerce or any other related field
• 6-8 years experience in a senior management role in a relevant corporate industry
• Outstanding people management, business development and client relationship management skills
• Result oriented and a high performer with an entrepreneurial mind set
• Strong interpersonal skills and human relations
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Proven leadership and ability to drive business development teams
• High levels of integrity
If you have the skills and competence for this role, send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 28th June 2013. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.