General Manager

Job Description : GM BEVERAGES UAE A large manufacturing business is going through a massive transformation in all its categories and markets. The company operates in several markets across the Middle East in addition to exporting to other international territories. They are in the business of manufacturing several categories, including dairy and beverages, with many facilitates spread around the region. The company is looking for a General Manager of their Beverages Category to set and execute the long-term strategy for their business across all their markets, in addition to developing and managing the team. The role will be managing all their beverages products commercially and operationally across all their markets. This position requires an appetite for innovation and bringing new ideas to the business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Act as a key member of the executive leadership team · Work closely with the marketing team to reach the company’s objectives for the business unit. · Identify new opportunities for category growth in new product development and launches. · Provide the strategic vision, leadership, tactical execution necessary to enhance revenue growth and leverage market opportunities · Takes accountability for the sales performance of the business. Supporting the wider business to identify potential opportunities that can drive revenue growth. Equally, proactively, and consistently cultivating strategic relationships that can help influence company performance · Proactively lead the Demand Planning process to help ensure forecasting is accurate and ensuring trends are constantly being considered to gain competitive advantage, wherever possible · Monitor the commercial performance of the business in correlation with the budget to optimize results · Constantly evaluate the talent within the business to ensure the right people are in the right positions. Where appropriate, train and develop employees to help them in achieving expectations. When required, and without hesitation, bring in new talent if it will lead to improved performance while maintaining a positive culture within the team. KEY INGREDIENTS · 15 years of experience in the FMCG sector · History in working for a multi-national company · Must be coming from the beverages background · Strong record in leading innovations in developed markets · Entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on

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