Managing Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Reference Number: 130-PEO01129
Job type: Permanent
Department: People & Change Nigeria

Job Summary

• The MD role requires collaboration with the Board to define and articulate the company's vision, strategies and plans for achieving it.
• The MD will lead development and implementation of relevant structures (process, people and systems) to support the achievement of company's vision, goals and strategic objectives.
• The role, with a strong leadership, is responsible for the overall success of the company measured by the achievement of the financial goals, Innovation, customer connection and efficiency among others.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Formulates strategy (in alignment with Group Strategic Direction) and execution
• Leads development and implementation of relevant structures (process, people and systems) to support the achievement of company's vision and strategic objectives
• Institutes sustainable business practices and ensures strict adherence to all processes/ guidelines of the company
• Provides excellent leadership for the business to expand the company’s footprint
• Oversees the formulation and implementation of effective marketing strategies to achieve sustainable growth in customer base, market share, sales and profit
• Leads a marketing team that will develop and execute new concepts, business models, channels and partners to consistently position the business as an innovator and leader
• Ensures excellent financial health of the business by championing the development of policies and strategies for effective financial management, transparency and accountability
• Continuously seeks ways and means of improving all the processes and guidelines related to all the units of the Company at all times
• Supervises developmental projects
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Group Managing Director and the Board of Directors
• Ensures proper and accurate reporting to the Board of Directors, Group Office and other stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum of a second-class upper University degree, preferably in business, marketing, management or related fields
• Business or Marketing post graduate education (MBA) preferred
• Must be a member of a professional body
• At least 15 years' experience working in marketing or commercial lead roles in the Agricultural Industry/FMCG
• Experience and knowledge of the Agricultural Industry will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Good networking skills
• Strong business acumen to lead the business to commercial success
• Business development and marketing skills including ability to identify and convert opportunities
• Deep understanding of the impact of macroeconomic and industry trends on the business and the strategic options to be pursued
• Ability to plan strategically and successfully lead growth within an organization
• Excellent communication, business presentation and persuasion skills
• Should be passionate and result-oriented
• Knowledge of commodities marketing and route-to-market
• Ability to identify and drive organizational and cultural changes needed to adapt strategically to changing demands, technology and internal initiatives
• Ability to protect the reputation of the organization and maintain integrity
• Excellent leadership, supervisory and people management skills   
• Analytical skills