Responsibilities:Reporting to: Board of Directors
This position reports to the Board of Directors and will have overall responsibility of the P&L for the business.
Creates annual operating plans that support strategic direction set by the board and correlate with annual operating budgets; submits annual plans to the board for approval
Collaborates with the board to define and articulate the organization’s vision and to develop strategies for achieving that vision
Provide day-to-day leadership and management to the organization that mirrors the adoptedmission and core values of the company.
Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flowand business goals and objectives.
Develops and monitors strategies for ensuring the long-term financial viability of the organization
Participate in the development of the corporation’s plans and programs as a strategic partner.
Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.
Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
Oversees staff in developing annual budgets that support operating plans and submits budgets for board approval.
Prudently manages the organization’s resources within budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations.
Provides prompt, thorough, and accurate information to keep the board appropriately informed of the organization’s financial position.
Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
Serves as the primary spokesperson and representative for the organization
Assures that the organization and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
Actively advocates for the organization, its beliefs, and its programmatic efforts.
Acts as a liaison between the organization and the community, building relationships with peer organizations when appropriate.
Motivate and lead a high performance management team; attract, recruit and retain required members of the executive team not currently in place; provide mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.
Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting.
Company-wide committee facilitation including planning, production, staff and Board of Directors, including arranging meetings and agendas, attending and minuting meetings.
Promotes a culture that reflects the organization’s values, encourages good performance, and rewards productivity.
Hires, manages, and fires the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
Monitor and manage all direct reports effectively and ensure an adequate performance management and improvement systems are in place.
Oversees the operations of organization and manages its compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Creates and maintains procedures for implementing plans approved by the board of directors.
Direct and participate in acquisition and growth activities to support overall business objectives and plans.
Participate in capital market development, including participation in road shows, bank meetings, analyst meetings, and more.
All other duties as assigned.
REPORTING AND SCOPE(IPE FACTOR: Knowledge-Teams & Breadth) Directly reports to this position:All Employees of the organisation from COO, CFO, CMO, Farm Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Factory Manager, HR ManagerThis position reports directly to the Board of Directors WORK/BUSINESS CONTACTS AND AUTHORITY (IPE FACTOR: Communication) Internal:All employees.External:
Board of Director
Investors
Business partners
Financial Institutions including banks.
Training institutions & providers
Pension Fund administrators
Print and broadcast media
Advertising companies
Public Relations companies
Host Community
Research group
Consumer Protection Agency
Food Regulatory Authorities
Contractors and Suppliers
Auditors
Lawyers
Labor regulatory authorities
HR consultants
Insurance brokers
Qualification and Experience:
We are seeking a proven business-builder CEO, with exceptional background in the manufacturing/FMCG space with a successful track record of building strong internal teams in product development, sales & marketing, administration, supply chain and operations.
Developing and implementing plans to optimize the company’s capital structure and the operational and financial strategies to support growth and development
A minimum of 18 years of experience with the last 8 years of experience in a senior leadership capacity required. Experience in strategic planning and development
Demonstrated successful leadership skills in program execution and people management
Ability to execute to short and long term growth and profitability targets
Experience in the Nigerian Food Beverage distribution is highly desirable.
Work requires professional written and verbal communication in English and effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrating honesty & integrity in all level of communication.
Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
Have a proven track record in growing a business and delivering results.
Bachelors’ degree required with a combination of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Finance or Operational Research. Additional qualification with a specialization in Marketing would be an added advantage.
Willing to work in any part of Nigeria and role might also necessitate frequent local travels
Requires advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills.
LEARNING & CAREER OPPORTUNITIESIn this position, the incumbent will have an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:
Exposure to the
Develop and expand a Pan-African business
Relevant next career steps might be:TBD
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