General Manager Career Opportunity - FMCG Company ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: FMCG

Company

Duty

Station: Kampala, Uganda

NFT Consult, a leading HR Consultancy firm, seeks to recruit for its

valuable client, a leading distributor

currently engaged in the exclusive distribution of leading FMCG brands of a

multinational within the regions of Masaka, Lyantonde and Kyotera with plans

for expansion of its trading territories and /product categories to leverage

and extend its distribution platform.

Job Summary:  The General Manager will play a key leadership

role in building organizational capacity and in driving the company’s continued

growth and profitability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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In charge of the planning, oversight, and ultimate

execution of the company’s strategy and annual operating plan.

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Assess the available facilities, operating stock,

infrastructure and other systems and develop a prioritized capital budget.

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Work closely with the Executive Chairman on

development and implementation of company sales and distribution philosophy and

strategy.

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Proactive role in building relationships with our

current suppliers and prospective suppliers through regular meetings,

conferences, trade shows and community events.

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Steer new business development based on market

analysis – geographical, product growth or acquisition growth.

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Work in liaison with the Sales team to ensure best

practices with regards to prospect development, pricing, margins, closing new

business deals and competitive information.

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Responsibility for overall stock management via the

management of Depot Managers and Store supervisors.

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Coordinate with all other departments to ensure

management is provided with correct and timely information on business results,

trends and opportunities.

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Actively promote and maintain a high quality,

professional and service-oriented culture throughout the organization.

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Ensure full implementation of industry-standard

safety and environmental practices.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate for the aforementioned General

manager vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Finance

or Supply Chain Management preferred

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A minimum of five years’ experience managing all

facets of a FMCG distribution organization.

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Significant experience with FMCG, transport, supply

and logistics, with general management and administration experience, as well

as core regional sales management responsibility

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Excellent track record in developing and

implementing strategic objectives for the company and personnel.

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Prove leadership and excellent communications

skills.

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Ability to work collaboratively with all departments

within the organization.

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High personal drive to consistently meet or exceed

objectives and maintain focus.

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Strong and intuitive business acumen, with excellent

knowledge of FMCG, cost and margins.

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Excellent analytical skills focused on problem

solving and process improvement.

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Proactive leader who identifies business

opportunities.

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Adept at presenting to Directors as well as

mentoring in the field.

All suitably

qualified candidates should visit the web link below and create a profile on

the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses. Please visit web

link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job requirements. The

applications/CVs should be prepared in English and submitted in either MS Word

or PDF format will be considered.