COUNTRY MANAGER – AFGRI BOTSWANA 1094 views

VACANT POSITION: COUNTRY MANAGER

LOCATION: BOTSWANA

EQUIPMENT requires the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results driven candidate to be appointed in the above mentioned vacant position.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•                 Tertiary qualification in business & economic management

•                10 years or more experience (sales, marketing and technical) on John Deere agricultural products together with systems and processes

•                10 years or more management experience, 5 of which involve the management of a foreign office

•                High level of experience & knowledge of the agricultural environment

•                Good financial skills & knowledge of currency exchange & markets

•                A valid driver’s licence and Police clearance

 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

•               Willing and able to work irregular hours

•                Accuracy and attention to detail

•                Results orientated

•                Self-starter

•                Leadership and managing

•                Team player

•                Integrity

•                Networking and negotiating

•                Customer orientation

•                Planning and organising

 

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

 

• Ensure good relationships with Government & other stakeholders
• Ensure Good Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Develop a Market strategy based on in-country market research as well as international trends
• Communicate and Drive Market Strategy
• Focus on business development, ensure profitability & report on all business activities
• Recruit and Develop employees with the required skillset and potential
• Build and maintain good customer relationships
• Manage Stock movements and implement/apply best practice stock control measures
• Budget management – Monthly monitoring of income and expenses