General Manager (HSS) Job Re-Advertisement - 2015

Vacancy: General Manager (HSS)

Reports to: Group Chief Executive Officer

Location: Nairobi

Company Description: A provider of modern state of art, environmentally friendly and efficient hygiene and safety products for commercial, industrial and domestic premises use.

Experience: Expert

Hours: Full Time

Duma Works is recruiting a General Manager for one of our clients

Span of Control: Accountant / Procurement / Admin and Sales representatives

Mission: To effectively manage the operations of the company so as to ensure the set performance goals are met. 

 
This will be met through building market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships to ensure operating and revenue targets are met, ensuring company profitability and the attainment of product quality and service standards.

Business Development & Customer Relationship

• Develop in-depth market understanding and use this knowledge to support new product development so as to enable the company to attain an edge against competitors.


• Identify and execute potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.


• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.


• Work closely with the business development team to ensure that the company is well positioned to compete effectively in respect to its product range, quality and service standards.


• Build and maintain strong business relationships with clients and monitor their needs and those of the market to identify growth opportunities.

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Provide strategic leadership to company operations, working with the stakeholders and employees to deliver excellent value to clients and enable the company to maximize its revenue and market share.


• Develop a dynamic business strategy that is able to deliver sustained growth in respect to both turnover and profitability as envisioned in the strategic plan.


• In liaison with your team develop the company budget with the approval of the Board and continuously monitor discipline in adhering to the budget.

Human Resources Management

• Recruitment of requisite employees, managing the employees in compliance of the company policies ensuring productivity.

Financial Management

• Ensure effective and efficient management of company resources including finances, assets etc.


• Set, manage and monitor the operational budget in consultation with the Group CEO.

Procurement systems

• Develop and implement sound procurement systems that ensure transparency and competitive procurement of quality goods. This will be coordinated in liaison with the Procurement and Finance.  

Operational Links
 

Internal

• Senior Management Team/Heads of Departments


• Procurement/ Finance Department – Cleaning Services


• Employees

External

• Government and regulatory bodies


• Consultants and Service Providers


• Company Suppliers


• Company’s clients

Academic and Pertinent Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business related field from a recognized institution.


• A master’s degree in any related field will be an added advantage.


• A minimum of 7 years in a relevant experience three of which should be in a senior position.


• A person having worked in a related field in a supply chain of hygiene and safety equipment’s and items will be an added advantage.


• Excellent computer skills including power point presentation.

Only those candidates who meet the above mentioned qualifications should submit their resumes to  apply@dumaworks.com with the subject line consisting of General Manager 1720 , your NAME and PHONE NUMBER.