Profit Centre Head

Job Description : PROFIT CENTER HEAD ZIMBABWE FOR BUILDING MATERIALS · He will be responsible for both revenue and costs of the business. He will be accountable for driving the sales revenue generating activities and at the same time controlling the cost generating activities to maintain a positive cash flow. · To manage Sales and Marketing, determine targeted customer account potential, establish sales goals for those accounts and hold the sales and marketing teams accountable for achieving those goals. · To manage procurement with key suppliers. · To analyze available financial reports and information; develop and implement appropriate strategies to increase sales and margins, improve productivity and manage assets and expenses. · To indirectly manage production planning, quality control, logistics and packaging. · To lead new product launches in the market and assess new product development where feasible. · To build relationships in the community to understand the marketplace, increase market share and identify new markets. · To safeguard and maintain all assets buildings, trucks, plant equipment, inventory, and receivables and drive implementation of systems to assist in the process. · To create and nurture a positive team environment, inspiring all team players to do their best work and to achieve the highest levels of customer and teammate satisfaction. · To liase with government parastatals, government agencies, shareholders, etc. · To perform other tasks as requested by the MD/Board of Directors Candidate must have an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and must have either: · an MBA in finance and marketing from a premium business school, or · a Chartered Accountant from prominent accounting body · Must have a minimum of 10-12 years work experience of which 3-5 years experience should be in this job profile. · Preference will be given to candidates who have experience of working in the manufacturing of construction materials sector. · Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software. · Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity. · Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to make sound business judgments. Local accommodation, children education and annual vacation tickets

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