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  • Posted: Aug 19, 2014
    Deadline: Not specified
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    RTS Global Partners was launched officially on 30th September 2012 based on the high demand and needs of our international clients. RTS is a member of RAW Group, established in 2002 in London-United Kingdom and then expanded to Dubai-United Arab Emirates in 2004. RAW Group has built its reputation upon working with over 500,000 CEO’s/MD’s in 56 c...
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    Chief Operating Officer - Agro-Chemicals Client

    Job Objective:

    • Drive the strategy and operations in the Nigerian agricultural inputs market by providing day-to-day leadership to a team of line General Managers and direct reports (Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Technical and Human Resources / Administration) to meet agreed organizational performance plans within agreed budgets and timescales.
    • The ideal candidate would currently be in a role that is directly responsible for at least $100m in sales revenue with decent profitability, achieved in a company in the Agro-Chemicals / Agro-Food, FMCG or similar industries, with a decent history.
    • This position will report to the MD/Chairman directly.

    Key Outputs:

    • Strong organization: – identify, recruit, train, motivate and retain talented employees at all levels in an organization that encourages diversity and is seen as one of the best to work for.
    • Delivery on target business growth metrics: – product pipeline, logistics, distribution, marketing, sales, customer support and financials.
    • Ensure that the company has the strongest market position in the industry: – brand awareness, brand preference, shelf presence and sales.
    • Deliver the best competitive customer care experience – invoicing, collections, 1st level technical support and complaints management.
    • Deliver overall superior financial performance: – revenue growth, EBITDA margin and Profit After Tax (PAT).

    Performance Measures:

    • Technical:– New products pipeline, least time to market in industry, manufacturing efficiency, product quality and assurance.
    • Business results:– Product volume, revenue growth, cost leadership and overall profitability
    • Market position:– Moving the company from product dependent to solutions dependent for sales revenue, market share, brand strength, distribution share in both the large and small scale segments of the  industry.

    Location:

    • This position will be based out of the Head Office in Victoria Island, Lagos.
    • Travel will be required in Nigeria and Ghana. Future expansion will take place throughout Africa

    Desired Skills and Experience
    Relevant B-Com or Bachelors Degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours, Upper Division (or 3.0/4.0 GPA) from a reputable and Internationally recognised University. A degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or MBA will be an advantage.

    Skills and Experience:

    • Agro-Chemicals
    • Agro-Food
    • FMCG
    • Business Development
    • Strategic Planning
    • Agricultural Pesticides
    • Seeds
    • Fertillizers
    • Crop Farmers
    • Farming Knowledge
    • African Experience
    • FMCG Distribution Channels
    • Managed and Led a $100m+ Turnover Company

    Core Skill Requirements:
    1. Strategy Development and Execution
    2. Budgeting and Planning
    3. Marketing, Sales & Distribution Planning
    4. Organizational Managerial Leadership
    5. Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency

    Method of Application

    Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

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