Branch Manager at GVA Partners

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage Company’s Representative Office in Nigeria
• Collaborate closely with Company’s Sales Managers and regularly report to one of Company’s subsidiaries
• Execute market research & analysis and develop sales strategies in the HVAC&R sector within the country
• Establish and expand a sound relationship network to customers and relevant industry stakeholders such as distributors, contractors, installers, end users and consulting engineers and institutions along the entire cold value chain
• Direct and oversee refrigeration systems in all kinds of different industries and sectors (Food & Beverages, Retail, Environment, Energy, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Hospitality, Health, Logistics & Transport)
• Function as a ‘System Specialist’, supporting and training customers in the technical and functional planning, design, installation, revamping, commissioning, operation, supervision and maintenance of efficient HVAC&R commercial and industrial installation systems
• Accommodate customer requirements and ensure optimal customer service and meeting client satisfaction
• Get acquainted with Company’s product portfolio (compressors, condensing units, pressure vessels, valves, electronics and transport applications) and provide support to all equipment
• Actively drive Company’s Sub-Saharan Africa sales strategy
• Supervise, guide and support Company’s after sales and spare parts policy
• Supervise, guide and support Company’s service & maintenance center within the country (fault diagnosis & troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, remanufacturing)
• Support the organization and implementation of Company’s global marketing campaign in the region
• Support the organization and implementation of Company’s “West Africa Cool Trainings” (basic refrigeration and service & maintenance trainings)
• Responsible for cost control & estimation, preparation of yearly budget forecasts
• Gradually develop the Rep. Office to a matured Sales Office with revenue & profitability responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic
• 8-10 years of experience
• Refrigeration System Engineer or Technician, Refrigeration Plant Constructor
• Sound experience in theory and practice of HVAC&R technology
• Work experience with AC, commercial & industrial refrigeration and/or transport applications
• Knowledge in the area of HSE, climate control, energy efficiency, standards and international regulations for refrigeration systems and natural refrigerants and
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Fluency in written and spoken English/French; local languages (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba or Kiswahili) as well as German are a bonus
• Exceptional organizations skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, secure and authoritative appearance, self-motivated to work independently, team player who is open to feedback and on-going self-development
• Willingness to travel