Setting up the company in Nigeria. Plan, co-ordinate, coach and manage the day-to-day running of the business in the country, with the view to enabling the company achieve its overall sales and profits objectives.
- Generate first quick commercial opportunities.
- Set-up the Nigeria entity.
- Recruitment of team Set-up for the Nigerian industrial capabilities.
- Provide strategic direction to the sales and marketing team to ensure delivery of broad business objectives.
- Report strategic information to directors (usual reporting formats + oral/skype meetings).
- Recruit, train, retain (through motivation and coaching) to develop high quality staff.
- Directly manage a portfolio of key accounts customers & develop relationships and sales.
- Oversee the financial function of the business and ensure that controls are in place to enhance accountability and alignment with business strategies.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports.
- Oversee procurement to ensure consistent stock supply.
- Oversee production to ensure quality and efficiency of production.
- Oversee lab/R&D to ensure relevant product development.
- Oversee sales & marketing to ensure growth of sales at strategic customers.
- Oversee administration to ensure smooth company operations.
- Gather information on market trends and competitor activities to enhance strategic decision making.