Job Title: General Manager
Organization: Profiles International
City Fort Portal, Kabarole,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Board of Directors
About Us:
Our Client is a leading distribution company in the telecommunications Industry offering excellent products and services to customers nationally and internationally and aspires to be an ISO certified entity. Our client, an equal opportunity employer is among Uganda's leading employers under the private sector, hence, joining the entity is an opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and experience in tackling real world problems.
Job Summary: The job holder will plan, direct, monitor and coordinate the operations of the company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Formulating policies, managing daily operations, planning the use of materials and human resources.
Overseeing purchasing and administrative services.
Identify, develop and direct the implementation of business strategy.
Plan and direct the organization's activities to achieve stated / agreed targets and standards for financial and trading performance, quality, culture and legislative adherence.
Recruit, select and develop executive team members
Direct functions and performance via the executive team.
Maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies
Report to the Board of Directors on organizational plans and performance.
Execute the responsibilities of a company director according lawful and ethical standards.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should possess an MBA with a first degree in law or accounting and/or any other business related course.
At least six years work experience in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry in a similar or managerial role.
High degree of integrity, self driven, well exposed, a leader with good people skills
An individual capable of advising and guiding the Board or all matters of business
The suitable candidate should be able to steer, guide and manage a large workforce and make them achieve results.
Highly result-oriented and capable of taking the company to a level of an ISO (International Standards of Organizations).
The individual must be able to put in place risk management systems to detect and eliminate fraud.
Ability to analyse company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets.
Ability to plan, organize and direct operations of the company on a daily basis.
Strong entrepreneurial focus and bottom -line orientation.
Strong verbal and written communication aids.
Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.
Strong interpersonal, management and customer service skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines as required.
Attention to detail and commitment to accurate results.
Age: Between 32 and 45 years.
How to Apply:
If you believe you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience, please send an application and attach a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, postal address, a daytime telephone contact and names of 3 referees to the National Director using the address below.
Please send applications to: The National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited, P.O. Box 3024, Kampala Uganda or send via email to info@profilesinternational.co.ug. Please clearly mark the envelope of the application as “ Application for General Manager.”
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 7th October, 2013
