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Country Manager, Biomass - Malawi

Coordinate and implement local strategies to drive sales and profitability in Malawi.
Blantyre, Blantyre, Malawi
Senior
2 weeks ago
BURN

BURN

In November 2014, BURN launched Sub-Saharan Africa's first and only modern cookstove facility in Kenya.

✨ About The Role

- The Country Manager will be responsible for running a profitable and effective business unit across Malawi. - This role involves localizing and implementing organizational strategies to meet commercial goals. - The Country Manager will act as the key link between HQ and in-country teams, managing country operations, sales targets, and PnL. - The position requires deep understanding of target customers and advising the business on community engagement initiatives and product updates. - The role includes coordinating local initiatives, tasks, and people activity to ensure timely and proper execution as guided by HQ. - The Country Manager will ensure that the country teams are working in safe and conducive office facilities. - Performance management is crucial, ensuring that the country meets set targets including sales, revenue, and profitability.

âš¡ Requirements

- The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of progressive experience in operations or commercial management roles. - A minimum of 5 years of people management experience, preferably leading cross-functional teams, is essential. - The candidate should have a proven track record of achieving volume, revenue, and profitability targets. - Experience in managing and optimizing last-mile distribution networks is highly desirable. - Strong strategic planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination skills are necessary for success in this role. - Above-average communication skills are key to effectively engage with various stakeholders. - The candidate should possess strong reporting skills, both quantitative and qualitative, to provide insights on performance metrics and market conditions.
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Country Manager, Biomass - Malawi
Blantyre, Blantyre, Malawi
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About BURN
In November 2014, BURN launched Sub-Saharan Africa's first and only modern cookstove facility in Kenya.