Nigeria Country Manager at Emerson Process Management

Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, is the global leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil & gas, refining, pulp & paper, power, water & wastewater treatment, metals & mining, food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Emerson combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb, Fisher, Micro Motion, Rosemount, Daniel, DeltaV, Ovation, and AMS Suite.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Nigeria Country Manager

Location: Lagos State

Job Description

• The General Manager would provide Leadership to the Nigeria Sales/BDM & Services Organization for all assigned Emerson Process Management Business Units; in order to meet or exceed both the agreed short and long term Orders, Sales and Profit targets for the territory.
• The role is to develop and implement a successful business strategy for Nigeria which is consistent with the overall strategy and objectives of Emerson Process Management, North & West Region.
• The General Manager will also be responsible for the development a strong organization with a team of hi-potentials. He will provide support and direction to our Local Business Partner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Nigeria operates in compliance with Emerson's Corporate Governance & Compliance Standards.
• Develop and implement a long term Country Strategy for Nigeria, consistent with the Strategic Imperatives of Emerson Process Management
• Work with our Local Business Partners to develop specific sales and marketing plans; ensure these programs are carried out in order to maximize sales/service opportunity and to improve customer loyalty.
• Meet/exceed agreed short and long term Financial Targets (Orders, Sales, SG&A). Set/manage goals/objectives for all assigned Business. Deliver on Monthly and annual Presidents Operating Report
• Drive regular Local Business Partner, country and divisional review meetings
• Maximize destination business by working in a cooperative manner with our global organization to increase our business.
• Build and develop an organization that can provide sustainable growth across our business groups.
• Develop a company culture that is based upon teamwork, dedication, integrity and continuous improvement.
• Manage headcounts & operating expenses within agreed budgets and assigned Delegation of Authorities.
• Direct and guide Marketing Communication activities.
• Understand customer needs and trends within our industry group in order to enact change rapidly to address these needs. Develop direct high level contact with our key customers.
• Engage in Emerson Process Management Key account and Project Pursuit Teams to maximize Emerson Process Management content. Oversee Nigeria project pursuit and Top 10 project list. Develop long-term relationships with senior management within Key Accounts to ensure awareness of the capabilities of all divisions within Emerson Process Management
• Ensure that Wireless and PlantWeb technologies are driven throughout the country and throughout all divisions. Set clear and concise measurements for success.
• Evaluate need for Representative/ADC's Network and develop channel plan to maximize our business
• Develop open communication with the divisions business development and marketing managers relating to strategy and policy.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by you line manager
• Manage projects pertaining to the Oracle Customer Relationship Management application.
• Drive the development of advanced reporting, analytics and dashboards to ensure necessary business insights are able to be gleaned from the tool.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• B.Sc or M.Sc Degree, Engineering Degree or equivalent
• 10 - 15 years experience in country and teams management
• Good exposure and great network in the Nigerian market
• Excellent English is essential - written and spoken

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should:
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