Job Description
Reporting to the Group Business Director, you are required to carry out the below duties:
1. Business Leadership & Strategy: Responsible for developing and expanding the East Africa distribution channels primarily across construction chemicals (Waterproofing, adhesives etc)
2. Managed a full P&L ownership including revenue, margins, pricing and cost optimizations for East African business
3. Channel & Distribution Management: Effectively collaborate with construction contractors, applicators, EPC contractors
4. Responsible for implementing local training programs to enhance technical capability of partners
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Responsible for representing the company in East Africa with key stakeholders, EXCOM's and large contractors within the African landscape
6. Strengthen relationships within existing construction groups to expand business portfolios across (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania
The Successful Applicant
Minimum 15 years of proven distribution experience working as a Country Head preferably from the Construction chemical manufacturing sector (Waterproofing, adhesives)
Previous working experience within a construction chemical manufacturing or distribution sector
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Chemical Engineering is a bonusExcellent knowledge of the East Africa landscape is highly preferred
Experience covering the P&L for multiple business units is highly advantageous
Excellent fluency in English is required
Must be willing to travel regionally across East Africa for business
What's on Offer
Competitive package + bonus and benefits