Country Manager at the CA Global Group

Job Description

• Our client is looking for a Country Manager to represent their company in Lagos Nigeria.
• Candidates should be fluent in English and have experience as a Country Manager, General Manager, Commercial Manager or Director for a minimum of 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the operating functions in the Nigerian subsidiary;
• Responsible for the performance of the business and for regular reporting to the Headquarters in South Africa;
• Responsible for leading business development projects for the subsidiary and to open new markets;
• Responsible for leading and motivating the present team of employees and for growing the team in the short - mid-term, aligned with business growth; 

Sales:

• A team of Sales Representatives covering the corporate market
• Build a telesales Call Centre for digital marketing and direct sales
• Develop the channels to market for Insurance Telematics and to penetrate the private vehicle market
• Pricing policies
• Sales administration
• Specialized projects and tenders

Marketing:

• Digital marketing via outsourced service provider to provide sales leads
• Above & below the line marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and sales

Technical Services:

• Team of mobile installation technicians
• Scheduling of new fitments and repairs
• Monitoring of active unit base and maintaining it in working order
• Technical project development and management for new/customized products/services for clients
• Technical support and training for both internal and external needs
• New product/service testing and approval
• Stock ordering and management
• Local I.T. technical support
• Customer service & support

Financial Administration :

• Credit Control
• Expense control
• Management reporting
• Review management accounts
• Budget development and preparation

Human Resources:

• Resource management
• Recruitment

Requirements

• University Degree BSc and/or MSc preferred or General business qualification desired;
• Must be fluent in English
• High-energy business person;
• Strong ability to think strategically but also to be hands-on in operating roles;
• Financially literate and astute to be able to read and understand management accounts (P&L);
• A good communicator with the ability to motivate the team;
• Good operational and organizational skills;
• Strong Sales and Marketing exposure, ability to present to client and to executive management;
• Strong Customer Service Orientation;
• Good general understanding of technology and IT and its application