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  • Posted: Sep 29, 2015
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    Mackenzie Stuart was founded to deliver bespoke, sector-specific services & expertise, & in doing so, establish a new standard within Executive Search. We have an impressive pedigree, with our Directors’ having over a combined 50 years experience within the industry. They have used this knowledge to position Mackenzie Stuart in a unique way, me...
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    Country Manager

    Job description

    Country Manager Salary: $120k (net) + housing + education allowance Location: Lagos, Nigeria
     
    The Client:
     
    Mackenzie Stuart is working with a leading global provider of Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Solutions They provide multi-modal logistics solutions and supply chain optimisation solutions worldwide. The client is looking to make moves in Nigeria and across West Africa as a whole – with the Oil & Gas, Hi-Tech and Mining verticals as a key focus
     
    The Role:
     
    Due to plans for expansion, the business requires an experienced General Manager candidate with a background in the Oil & Gas, Hi-Tech and Mining verticals. Targeting leading clients within select industry verticals – and by optimising internal operations – you will utilise your high level relationships to help set the structures in place to secure sales growth and to align the business with the strategic intents outlined. This is a role that combines both significant ‘hunting’ and skilled team leadership. Any applicant will be required to provide evidence of business development skills and experience in leading teams where there has been a challenging conflict between local and expatriate staff. Obviously the position is based in a very challenging environment and so any experience in areas such as this would be preferred.
     
    The Requirements:
     
    The business is seeking someone with a background in Country Management and Business Development – Air & Ocean Freight & Customs Clearance to control the function across Nigeria The company requires experience of the West African market as an essential pre-requisite for the role As the candidate will be tasked with leading the function country-wide, any experience at this level will make any candidate stand out from others of a similar background. Evidence of ‘hunting’ and achieving key contracts is a must. ‘Expat versus local relationship’ – guidance skills required. Applicants MUST speak BOTH English AND have previous experience in the Freight Forwarding industry (individuals without these pre-requisites will NOT be considered) Degree level educational qualifications will assist any worthy candidate. Due to the large number of applications if you have not heard anything within 14 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

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