Country Manager at Smollan

Smollan – We are a global commerce solutions company. We work at the pivot point where retailer, brand owner and shopper intercept. We help our clients achieve faster and scalable growth through planning, executing, measuring and reporting on all aspects of commerce.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Manager

Reference No.: SMWA-29
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Permanent

Description

We are searching for exceptional Country Manager for our business in Nigeria who will oversee the operations, develop the business and increase profitability whilst ensuring increased market share and client satisfaction through operational excellence.
Further, to take accountability for the growth of clients and thus Smollan through the provision of value adding retail solutions.

Responsibilities
As a Country Manager, you will be responsible for:

Operational Strategy and Tactical Plans within the Country
Management of Operational Objectives
Achievement of Profitability, Targets and Sustainability
Financial Management and Budgeting
Stakeholder Management and Client Engagement

Requirements
To qualify for this role, you should have:

8-10 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years’ experience as a senior resource within an FMCG organisation.
Hold a completed relevant tertiary degree. Business/Sales qualification preferable.
Demonstrable leadership ability
In-depth knowledge of legal requirements relevant to the country
Knowledge of labour legislation
Broad understanding of local business operating models
Financial acumen
Commercial acumen
Planning & organising skills
Project management skills
Risk management
Communication skills (verbal & written)
Ability to deal with complexity
Persuasion skills
Negotiation skills
High levels of integrity and dependability.