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This is a B2B job in Food Ingredients, Flavours, etc. Do not apply if you have FMCG, Restaurant, or hotel experience.
GFIC is recruiting for the position requiring :
- A Degree in Food Technology (an MBA is a plus)
- Experience working for a distributor managing a team of Country Managers
- Or experience working for a producer managing Food ingredients distributors
- Ability to develop new countries in Africa
- This role focuses on selling Food Ingredients B2B, not FMCG
Responsibilities include :
Developing business plans at country and sales team levels aligned with global targetsParticipating in the development and enforcement of global policies, structures, & toolsOverseeing local office operations, costs, and capacityMonitoring sales and financial KPIs, implementing corrective actionsSharing best practices, encouraging cooperation, and leveraging synergiesRequirements :
Food Technologist with an economic background like an MBAPassion for Food and Food IngredientsResponsible for the development of African countries as an Area ManagerExperience managing Country Managers and linking HQ with local teamsStrategic focus with involvement in daily operations if neededExperience in Food Ingredients DistributionMinimum 10 years of leadership experience managing a sizable team in at least one countryCommunicative, proactive, analytical, supportiveLeadership & team skillsFluent in English; French and local languages are assetsWilling to travelApply only via the link in the ad, in EnglishSeniority level
DirectorEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Sales, Business Development, Strategy / PlanningIndustries
Food and Beverage Services and Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr