Africa Personnel Services (APS)
COUNTRY MANAGER (ZAMBIA)
Published
Nov 11, 2022
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Category: Customer Service
Job Type: Full Time
For more information please dial +264 61 257 700 and ask for recruiter:
Samantha de Villiers
DESCRIPTION
In line with the strategy of APS in Zambia, the Country Manager will be responsible for development and implementation – including sales, marketing, communications, customer and people management, in order to achieve APS’s business and financial objectives, along with building brand equity in the market
ACHIEVEMENT OF SALES TARGETS
Propose annual budget and set sales targetsDefine Network strategy and annual Marketing action plan in collaboration with regional teams to achieve sales objectives
TEAM MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Design the optimum organization, in line with the market vision and business objectivesIdentify internal and external talents and maintain an ongoing pipeline of high-caliber candidatesLead and motivate teams by providing a long-term vision for the business, ensuring regular internal communication, and driving overall employee engagement
STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
Prepare with Group CEO the annual market action plan and the Rolling estimatesClosely monitor budget and full P&L through monthly reviews to meet the profitability levels and act accordingly
NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
Develop network strategy in close collaboration with the Group CEOConduct market research & gather competitive intelligenceIdentify strategic opportunitiesEnsure client contract renewals at the best conditions for existing clientsMonitor company services performance and propose phasing out / closure when relevantLead the closure negotiations for non-profitable services as approved by the Group CEOEnsure quarterly reports are submitted accurately and timely
CLIENT RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Represent and act as an ambassador of the company during international and local eventsDrive definition and implementation of Client StrategyEnsure client service excellence at the level of the Brand’s expectations
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field (preferably an Honors degree)A postgraduate degree in sales, finance, or a similar preferred8 – 10 years of experience in Sales Management or Country OperationsA good knowledge base of the country/region
IMPORTANT SKILLS
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and leadership abilitiesStrong negotiation and analytical skillsStrong understanding of large-scale operations and finance
Closing Date: 25 November 2022
To apply for this job please visit recruitment.aps.com.na.