General Manager

Job Description : FMCG GM BAGHDAD IRAQ A distinguished FMCG organization seeking an accomplished General Manager with exceptional techno-commercial expertise to oversee and drive the overall performance of their business in Baghdad, Iraq. Your Role: You will take on a critical leadership role, requiring strategic foresight, operational expertise, and a results-oriented mindset. You will oversee the overall business performance, aligning with the company’s strategic goals and core values. Your responsibilities include: • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term and mid-term business strategies, along with annual budget plans, in consultation with the Executive and Managing Directors and the Board. • Business Development: Explore and execute opportunities for market expansion, new product launches, and enhancing the competitive position while staying informed of industry trends and market developments. • P&L Management: Oversee business performance, ensuring achievement of key financial metrics, including market share, sales (value and volume) and profits. • Operations Management: Drive efficiencies in production, supply chain, and cost-to-serve, ensuring optimal factory utilization and operational excellence. • Stakeholder Management: Cultivate strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government bodies, and JV partners, particularly in Iraq. • People Leadership: Lead talent development initiatives, ensuring a robust leadership pipeline and alignment of teams with organizational goals. Provide mentorship and coaching to enhance team performance and address areas of development. • New Business and Projects: Identify and execute initiatives to improve profitability, launch new projects, and expand market presence. Must Have: • 12-15 years of experience, with at least 3-5 years managing end-to-end P&L for an FMCG business. • Strong techno-commercial expertise in FMCG ingredients business. • Hands-on experience in overseeing production, sales, marketing, R&D, and supply chain functions. • Proven financial and business acumen, with the ability to manage pricing, portfolio, and operations to drive profitability. • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute contingency plans in dynamic market conditions.

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