Country HEAD- SA

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

Who are we: A distinguished FMCG business headquartered in Zambia, with a strategic presence across the African continent.

Who are we looking for: A Country Head for the South African business.

What will you do:

The role requires intensive planning, developing, maintaining, and improving for Sales strategies and Distribution Expansion of allocated Regional Market/ country to make organization profitable.

The position will drive operations to influence market growth and exceed the financial objectives of the Organization.

Key Responsibilities

1.Leadership Role:

The very first role of the Country Head is to provide leadership over the sales department. The Country Head oversees developing weekly/monthly/annual and seasonal sales targets for the export department, examining growth opportunities, enabling sales improvements, product mix development, and taking responsibility for the department’s performance against targets.

2.Strategy:

The Country Head also plays a major strategic role in the concerned department. He is tasked with implementing sales strategies that further the department’s agenda and drives enhanced revenue generation for the business. The Country Head delivers an optimized market mix relative to the core target consumers and identifies the roadmap that will lead to achievement of the department’s goals as well as the overall goals of the business. The Country Head, along with the senior management, creates and implements sales action plans that incorporate key actions that work to set KPI’s for the business.

3. Analytics:

The Country Head utilizes analytics tools and works with the analytics team in undertaking detailed analyses of sales performance for the purpose of reporting sales strategy successes, weaknesses, and opportunities to senior sales management. Through his various research and analyses, the Country Head identifies areas of improvement in sales strategies and with a view to establishing actionable insights for the improving of sales and business profits.

He also monitors and observes the brand and makes forecasts, identifying new trends ahead of the curve, hence, offering the business a competitive advantage and keeping it ahead of its competition in the market.

4. Productivity and Financials:

- Ensure the smooth flow of information that is to be used for strategic business decisions by Sales Manager/RSM/SO ensuring that the financial/Sales data/information provided is factually correct.

5.Collaboration:

The position of Country Head is also highly collaborative and, as such, the Country Head teams up with other departments to support and drive sales and conversion.

In this collaboration, he also monitors the development of the business’s product from its conceptualization through to its testing and launch and, therefore, carefully understands the product whose sales he is supposed to spearhead, making it easy to tailor unique strategies around that product.

6.Knowledge/Relationships/Opportunity:

The Country Head is also tasked with managing key relationships on behalf of the business. The Country Head builds strong relationships with the external partners and consumers and regularly interacts with them by attending sales workshops, seminars and hosting events, hosting sales events for the business’s product, playing an active role in industry organizations and so forth.

What do you need:

  • Preferred master’s degree in business administration, finance, Marketing, or closely related field which will provide knowledge of the principles, practices, and administration of FMCG business.
  • 15+ years or the strong experience of operations, business development, sales & related area.
  • Business Acumen (general sales, marketing, and Distribution expertise)
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence.
  • Analytical Ability
  • Culturally Sensitive / Manage Diversity
  • Ethics & Integrity
  • Managing change, adaptability and dealing with uncertainty
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Results Driven/Detail Oriented
  • Self-driven
  • Team Player/Team Building
  • Established understanding of FMCG operations (Sales/Marketing/Production)
  • Strong skill set in prioritizing, strategizing, and delivering results with minimum supervision.

  • Country Head- Sa

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

    **Who are we**:A distinguished FMCG business headquartered in Zambia, with a strategic presence across the African continent. **Who are we looking for**:A Country Head for the South African business. **What will you do**: The role requires intensive planning, developing, maintaining, and improving for Sales strategies and Distribution Expansion of...

  • Country HEAD- SA

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Ad Talent Full time

    Who are we: A distinguished FMCG business headquartered in Zambia, with a strategic presence across the African continent. Who are we looking for: A Country Head for the South African business. What will you do: The role requires intensive planning, developing, maintaining, and improving for Sales strategies and Distribution Expansion of allocated...

  • Country HEAD- SA

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Ad Talent Full time

    Who are we: A distinguished FMCG business headquartered in Zambia, with a strategic presence across the African continent.  Who are we looking for: A Country Head for the South African business.  What will you do:  The role requires intensive planning, developing, maintaining, and improving for Sales strategies and Distribution Expansion of allocated...

  • Country Safety Team Lead Sa

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Johnson & Johnson Full time

    **COUNTRY SAFETY TEAM LEAD SA & SSA** **Location: Gauteng** **Contract: Permanent **Job purpose** - Lead, manage and provide strategic direction to the cluster Local Medical Safety Team (LMS) team. - Accountable for all strategic Pharmacovigilance (PV) activities for the Cluster - Ensuring that the Local Operating Company Safety activities, related to...

  • Country Head, Supply Chain Management

    7 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Standard Chartered Full time

    **Job***: Finance **Primary Location***: Africa & Middle East-South Africa-Johannesburg **Schedule***: Full-time **Employee Status***: Permanent **Posting Date***: 13/Apr/2023, 5:11:15 AM **Unposting Date***: 27/Apr/2023, 5:59:00 PM **The Role Responsibilities**: - The Country Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) is responsible for all Procurement,...

  • Country Director

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa international fund for agricultural development ifad Full time

    Site **South Africa**, **Gauteng**, **Johannesburg**: Sector: **Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation**: Role: **Other**: Date**:18/04/2023** (Expiry date**:07/05/2023**) **Organizational Setting** The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United...

  • Head Corporate Affairs and Brand

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Standard Chartered Full time

    **Job***: Marketing, Brand & Communications **Primary Location***: Africa & Middle East-South Africa-Johannesburg **Schedule***: Full-time **Employee Status***: Permanent **Posting Date***: 04/Sep/2023, 5:38:13 AM **Unposting Date***: 25/Sep/2023, 5:59:00 PM **JOB SUMMARY**: - Responsible for driving and delivering the Coporate Affairs and Brand &...

  • Country Compliance Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Full time

    Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Country Compliance Officer. This is a specialist role which will interact extensively with leadership and stakeholders at various levels throughout a country. CCBA is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. CCBA...

  • Head of Finance

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Mass Staffing Projects Full time

    **Job Information** - Location- Finance Jobs in Johannesburg- Salary- R1.4m - R1.3m- Job Type- Permanent- Education- CA(SA)- Experience- 5 years post articles- Reference- HDF1806TM- - finance.jobs(at)staffingprojects.co.za- Fax- 0865728847Do you enjoy working with a highly experienced management team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities? If yes,...

  • Head of Reporting

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa ClarkHouse Human Capital Full time

    Gauteng, Johannesburg - (Market related, Negotiable) A fantastic opportunity within a listed entity to head up the reporting function of one of their largest business areas. CA (SA) with 10 years experience with 3 - 4 years in a senior reporting role. Consolidation experience, technical accounting, and a passion for reporting are essential. CA (SA) within...

  • Head Finance

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Mass Staffing Projects Full time

    **Job Information** - Location- Finance Jobs in Johannesburg- Salary- R850k - R950k- Job Type- Permanent- Education- Bachelors degree + CA (SA)- Experience- 5 - 6 years’ experience in asset management or stockbroking- Reference- 260821FJHFO05- - finance.jobs(at)staffingprojects.co.za- Fax- 0865728847Are you an Asset Manager looking something new and...

  • Head of Finance and Compliance

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg North, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full time

    One of my clients in the FMCG space is looking for a Head of Finance to lead their Sub-Saharan Africa region. If you are a CA(SA) with experience in the FMCG space, then this is the role for you. **Job & Company Description**: A market leader in the FMCG space is looking for a Head of Finance to join their executive team. In this role you would be...

  • Head of Operations

    5 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa QuickTeam Full time

    QuickTeam is a company that provides businesses with virtual employees to help them grow and become more productive. We provide virtual assistants, receptionists, and other support staff to help businesses take care of their day-to-day tasks and focus on what they do best. By working with us, we will help you find companies where you can make an impact, be a...

  • Head, Resourcing, Africa

    4 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Standard Chartered Full time

    **Job***: Human Resources **Primary Location***: Africa & Middle East-South Africa-Johannesburg **Other Locations***: Africa & Middle East-Kenya-Nairobi, Africa & Middle East-Nigeria-Lagos **Schedule***: Full-time **Employee Status***: Permanent **Posting Date***: 25/Aug/2023, 5:53:47 AM **Unposting Date***: 08/Sep/2023, 4:59:00 PM **JOB SUMMARY** -...

  • Commerce Faculty Head

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Kontak Recruitment SA Full time

    Woodmead, Johannesburg, Gauteng - Education **Commerce Faculty Head (JB2895)** **Woodmead** **Market Related** The Head of Faculty is responsible for full programme management for the portfolio of programmes in the faculty. This means accountability for programme development and curriculum reviews, assessment alignment and development, module material...

  • Head of Accounting

    6 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa CA Financial Appointments Full time

    A leading multinational corporate organisation in Sandton has a unique opportunity for a talented finance professional to take their career to the next level. **Responsibilities**: - Report to CFO - Lead and build capable accounting team - Provide a multi-dimensional accounting structure - Manage a full monthly closing process for the Accounts Payable and...

  • Academic Head

    6 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Kontak Recruitment SA Full time

    Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng - Education **Academic Head (JB4284)** **Roodepoort Johannesburg** **R70 000 - R90 000 CTC per month** **Permanent** - We are in search of a seasoned Academic Head to join the team at a Private Higher Education institution._ - This pivotal role involves leading academic and administrative staff, managing day-to-day...

  • Group Head of Financial Reporting

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Alistair James Company Ltd Full time

    **Location: Sandton (Office based vacancy)** **Reports to CFO** **Standard Operating Hours: Monday to Friday (07:20 - 16:20) plus alternate Saturdays (08:00 - 12:00).** We’re looking for a hands-on, experienced Head of Finance/Group Head of Finance Reporting, that is seeking a full-time office-based role to manage a logistics shared services office as...

  • Head: Analytical Systems 1

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Nedbank Full time

    **Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact** - REQ 120431- Tshego Semenya**Cluster** - Group Risk**Career Stream** - Quantitative **Leadership Pipeline** - Manage Managers **Position** - Head: Analytical Systems**Job Purpose** - The Head: Analytics Systems within Group Risk Analytics (GRA) will report into the Divisional Head: Credit Risk Systems....

  • Head of Road Freight

    19 hours ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Recruitment Matters Full time

    Currrently looking for a  Head of Road Freight to manage, control and develop the Road freight (RFR) business activities in the area in accordance with the group business strategy and localbusiness environment to deliver maximum profit and optimize business assets and human resources. Achievement of targets for RFR as per budgets in the...