Business Manager- Tanzania

Reference BM_T_2012

Reporting to the East Africa Regional Manager, the Business Manager will be in charge of the operations of their subsidiaries in Tanzania.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Agriculture
• Experience in agribusiness (minimum 7 years) in the Tanzanian market
• Masters Degree will be an added advantage

Job Specification

(S)He will be responsible for the subsidiary’s operations and achievement of the targets as well as lead the local team that comprises of 3 employees.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the subsidiary and lead the local team of 3 employees.
• Supervise, coordinate and be personally involved in all operations of the company forecasts, budget, supplies, development, marketing, sales, recovery of payments.
• Should be committed to achieving targets in terms of turnover, gross margin, EBITDA and working capital.
• Lead operations with the existing local team in Tanzania.
• Implement the strategy of the group in coordination with the Southern and Eastern Africa Headquarter located in Durban (South Africa).
• Supervise monthly reporting and commit on forecasts.

Competencies

• Strong business acumen
• Proven leadership, supervisory skills and ability to develop and coach teams
• Energetic, motivated, self-starter with proven ability to manage simultaneous projects well within tight and demanding deadlines
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with good problem solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence others positively
• Great people management skills
• Calm under pressure, with strategic outlook
• Pragmatic and adaptable without compromising values
• Able to deliver under minimal supervision

How To Apply

• If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 6th July 2012, 5pm.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.