General Manager at ECLAT HR Consulting

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the overall management and growth of Mimshac Transportation Technologies Limited, as well as managing the abroad-based staff and advisors.
• Model the company principles and continually reinforce the company culture. Work closely with the Chairman and Board to define and set the company's vision.
• Provide enterprise leadership by developing, motivating, and instilling confidence in junior and senior staff members.
• Define and execute the strategic plan, in concert with Mimshac-owned enterprises to advance the company’s vision.
• Seek and identify market needs, product requirements, competitive information, and other knowledge essential for strategic efforts.
• Oversee daily operations, assigning weekly performance goals and assuring completion while accomplishing your own goals.
• Develop annual business plans and market growth plans, manage budgets, review structure, and establish clear management processes and expectations to deliver results.
• Ensure that the marketing and sales channels for all key business categories are managed proactively from target identification, through the prospect/ proposal development process.  Concluding with effective positioning and presentation to win the business.
• Ensure that existing business is managed proactively to mitigate risks, identify growth opportunities, and expand margins.
• Achieve development impacts for local communities in all business activities. Review evidence of impacts and adjust approaches to achieve development targets and impacts.
• Preserve, champion, and leverage the Mimshac brand to further the company’s market position as a leader in quality products and services.
• Identify acquisition opportunities to further the Vision and Strategy of the company.
• Identify and pursue investment opportunities that complement company strategic plans.
• Direct company budget process, and business plans, and present strategic progress and results to the Chairman and the Board of Directors. Review the results of operations and objectives quarterly with the Board of Directors.
• Own the company’s financial statements and conduct daily, weekly, and monthly review of financial statements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and financial objectives are met.
• Own the company’s operations from an ethical perspective and ensure that operations remain consistent with the company’s mission and vision for development.
• Work to ensure accountability for implementing the company’s operations in concert with the ethical perspective, mission, and vision of the company.
• Collaborate with staff members regularly to establish best practices, alignment, and accomplishment of overall company goals.
• Drive change and innovation through continually seeking and implementing transformational solutions for customers, staff, and supply chain partners.
• Maintain the quality of products, services, and customer support in line with service level agreements and other retention strategies.
• Promote the wellness of staff and implement policies by labour legislation. This further includes health and safety guidelines to create a diverse and positive working environment.
• Preparation of annual reports and attending/presenting at board meetings.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Auto Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, or related field (Master's Degree is an added advantage.)
• 3-4years of experience in Automobile Technology, Oil filtration, or a similar field.
• Vast knowledge in project development and project finance, including the ability to develop financial plans, interpret financial data, and understand general accounting procedures.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Knowledge of industries such as the fresh produce industry, cassava, yam, rice, cocoa, oil palm, cashew, animal feed, poultry, aquaculture, and related agricultural value chains.
• Significant experience and proven track record of developing and executing automobile technology initiatives in a competitive context.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in multi-disciplinary senior management positions.
• Exemplary leadership skills and extensive experience in creating and leading high-performing teams.

Requirements:

• High level of integrity and credible player in development.
• Extremely effective communicator across a range of audiences; strong presentation skills.
• Fluent in English (fluency or working knowledge in other indigenous languages is a plus.)
• Observation, active listening, and analytic skills with the ability to make a sound judgment
• Proven ability to manage several projects at one time.
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of leadership, communication, and public relations techniques to interact with a variety of people.
• Proven experience in developing long-term relationships with partnering organizations.
• Decisiveness and willingness to take well-reasoned risks.