Managing Director

Job Description : MD KENYA DISTILLERY The role envisages heading and driving the Beverages business of the company - end to end-, that includes all aspects Operations control, Procurement of raw material, Production planning and monitoring, Sales & marketing, cost efficacy and P&L etc. The primary objective of the role is to strengthen & drive sales and thus increase the market share significantly to take the company to New position in Nigeria in next two years. Principal Accountability : This position will have the overall accountability to : - Conceiving an aggressive long term growth plan - Make, own and drive the business plan so that the Business grows as per the aforesaid long term plan - Prepare Annual Operating plans year on year to ensure that growth actually happens. - Lead and drive the team and inculcate high degree of motivation sense of belonging. - To ensure adequate training is imparted to the local staff so that their skills remain updated and to train and mentor them. - Develop Local talent to replace 20% expat roles in next two years Required Skill Sets : - Analytical Skills - Presentation skills - Communication skills - Sales & Negotiation skills - A strong team and relationship builder - Strong Interpersonal & team building, networking skills - Cost consciousness - Planning skills - In depth knowledge of alcohol blending and various bottling options - Business acumen and vision Special Requirement : In depth knowledge of alcohol/ soft drinks and packaged water business dynamics in Nigeria. Education : Degree in Engineering. A Diploma in Fermentation and Alcohol technology or MBA will be an added advantage. Experience : Should have over 25 years of experience of which, 5 years should be as Business Head of an alcohol blending and bottling facility having a capacity of at least 1.5 million cases per month with pet/glass bottling/ can lines, packaged water lines and carbonised soft drink lines. Must have handled P&L responsibility and own P&L of a company of similar size (sales of at least 30M US$) African exposure/knowledge is essential. Reporting : Reports to Group MD. All functional heads and plant heads report into this role.

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