- Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures. Experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources. Ability to analyse and interpret financial data. Ability to identify and secure funding/revenue sources.
- Knowledge of public relations principles and practices. Knowledge of communication and public relation techniques. Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
- Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
- Bachelors’ degree required with a ccombination of the completion of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance. Additional qualification with a specialization in Marketing would be an added advantage.
- 15 years of well-rounded experience in managing operations/marketing and business development/Supply Chain Management experience in in the FMCG/Food Beverages/Juice/Diary products with a focus on marketing expansion and identifying emerging market trends with a complete understanding of marketing channels, distribution system, supply chain, product handling
- 5 - 8 years of leadership experience as CEO/Business Head in FMCG manufacturing
- Experience in the Nigerian Food/Beverage distribution is highly desirable.
- Willing to work in Kaduna/ upcountry location
- Requires advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills. Knowledge of local language will be a definite advantage.
- Direct reports to this position:
- All Employees of the organisation from COO, CFO, CMO, Farm Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Factory Manager, HR Manager
This position reports directly to the Board of Directors
Requires advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills.