Description
Position Title: Managing Director
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Board of Directors
Our client, an ethical jewelry brand and tech powered manufacturing platform, is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead their organization and drive growth and profitability.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Managing Director, with a strong track record of executing successful strategies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities by Function
Strategic Management
- Provide strategic advice to the Board of Directors so that there is an accurate view of the company’s future
- Prepare and implement detailed business plans, facilitating achievement by planning market development activities and cost-effective operations
- Analyze situations and provide solutions that will promote company’s growth
- Develop and execute business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals
- Develop and implement a commercial strategy that drives growth and profitability
- Provide advice and guidance to the senior management team
Operational Management
- Direct annual budgeting and planning process for the organization. Simultaneously direct long-range planning process.
- Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of organization's performance against budget, KPIs and operational goals.
- Oversee the effectiveness and efficiency of all business functions; spearhead improvements to each function with input from employees across the company.
- Develop and support better structural reporting, information flow and management, business processes and organizational planning in a manner consistent with the company’s core values
External Business Functions
- Build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.
- Represent the company internationally to negotiate or introduce products to retailers, resellers, and/or distributors
- Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new business approaches, products, and distribution channels.
- Using knowledge of the market trends and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique production propositions and differentiators.
- Communicate and maintain long-term relationships with authorities, shareholders, and business partners
Staff Management
- Provide effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all programs and services, developing a broad and deep knowledge of all staff and development opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to leverage employee strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges.
- Lead, coach, develop, mentor, and retain employees by providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
Culture Management
- Spearhead a work environment that fosters culture that enables growth and engagement.
- Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission
- Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated and followed throughout the company
- Maintain positive and trust-based relations with employees, business partners, stakeholders and authorities
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years as a Managing Director.
- Strong experience in executing successful strategies, with a proven track record of driving growth and profitability.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making and assess risk.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing market conditions and business priorities.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field required, MBA preferred.
Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 12th May 2023
Correspondence: Detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the recruitment process.