SGS Agricultural Business Manager - Kenya

Complete operational control of the Agricultural Services Division as well as the Agricultural laboratories within Kenya.  This includes Business Development, Financial and HR responsibilities.     

• Accountable for meeting Business budget revenues and profitability forecasts
• Responsible for all divisional operations and high degree of execution
• Responsible for building and maintaining a single, cohesive and motivated team, focused on client service & satisfaction, with a high level of collaboration between technical groups.
• Responsible for mentoring, developing, training & effectively utilizing all human resources
• Responsible for long & short term strategic development of business, marketing & operational
• Contribute ideas and support to global Agricultural Services structures within the Group
• Drives local market and services strategy
• Responsible for pricing policies in conjunction with executive management team
• Responsible for setting annual budget targets for revenue and profit for the group, in collaboration with regional SGS MD and SGS VP for Agricultural Services.
• Must have technical product knowledge, local; regional and global knowledge of market segments.
• Maintain contact with SGS VP for Agricultural Services for technical and sales support, as well as proposal coordination.
• Main targets are to create profitability and sustainable growth
• Develop budgets for specific projects and new services
• Development and implement new sales tools
• Development and implementation of operational tools and guidelines
• Responsible for service level
• Liability protection (e.g. Correspondence, reports)
• Create and promote strategic initiatives
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Desired Skills & Experience

Education

• Technical or equivalent qualification
• Business qualification

 Experience

• Knowledge of Agricultural markets
• Sound Financial acumen
• Up to date on latest methodology / technology

 Competencies

• Management Skills
• Client liaison and good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Fluent in English

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Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, we employ 79.000 people and operate a network of more than 1,500 offices and laboratories around the world. We are constantly looking beyond customers’ and society’s expectations in order to deliver market leading services wherever they are needed. As the leader in providing specialized business solutions that improve quality, safety and productivity and reduce risk, we help customers navigate an increasingly regulated world. Our independent services add significant value to our customers’ operations and ensure business sustainability.