Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client is a large conglomerate with business interests ranging from engineering services to FMCG and healthcare products, is recruiting to fill the position of:
Profitably growing Group in its existing segments of household chemicals (B2C), and industrial chemicals (B2B).
Developing new business segments for the Group.
Growing and developing Group’s management team.
Exercising full accountability for managing Sales & Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Distribution and HR & Administration.
Reporting into the Group Managing Director.
Job Description
Providing overall strategic and operational leadership to Group’s management team.
Developing a vision and long-term strategy in conjunction with the Group Executive Committee.
Growing and developing Group’s management team by setting performance standards, coaching and training.
Ensuring that Group’s financial performance, revenue growth, and other critical success factors are able to meet agreed targets.
Controlling all aspects of the P&L for all business units.
Developing and growing the business units of the company : B2B Industrial chemicals (own production, import and distribution) & B2C Homecare chemicals (own production and distribution)
Growing the company through expansion into new business segments.
Managing relationships with Regulatory and public bodies such as NAFDAC, Major existing and potential customers, Existing and potential local and international partners.
Keeping up to date on industry trends, attending trade shows, conventions and seminars as appropriate.
Travelling domestically and internationally as required.
Managing imports, stock levels and distribution processes of chemicals and other raw materials for the paint, confectionary, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food & beverage industries.
Ensuring continuous support to customers in the development of new products through technical training, conducting trials and providing on-site assistance.
Appointing channel partners (distributors and wholesalers) and ensure effective management.
Planning and launching new products in line with Group’s strategy.
Driving marketing and brand building activities.
Recommending wage, bonus and commission schedules in line with budget together with HR.
Recruiting, assessing, training and mentoring staff together with HR.
Expectations
Master of Business Administration combined with a Bachelor/ Master degree in chemistry.
Minimum 15 years of work experience in the chemical and/or homecare sector with at least 5 of these years in management roles.
Previous experience in Nigeria is an advantage.
Extensive knowledge of the chemical industry either in homecare or industry applications in emerging markets.
Extensive experience in managing all important aspects across Sales & Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Distribution and HR & Administration.
Proven leadership skills, having successfully managed significant business units and proven the ability to lead and grow a team.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and written proficiency in English.
Excellent command of the relevant IT tools/ programs and professional standards.
Good leadership skills. Capable of leading and growing a team.
Ability to build consensus, rally support around common goals and to motivate groups and individuals.
Offer
Attractive expatriate package (+200,000USD), family status
Benefits: car, driver, house, cook, medical expenses, furnished accommodation