Managing Director at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria – Our client, a leading Seed Company with interest across Africa is searching for a qualified candidate capable of leading the Nigerian operations to the next level in the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director

Reference Number: 130-PEO01129
Location: Kaduna
Job type: Permanent
Department: People & Change Nigeria

Job Summary

The MD role requires collaboration with the Board to define and articulate the company’s vision, strategies and plans for achieving it.
The MD will lead development and implementation of relevant structures (process, people and systems) to support the achievement of company’s vision, goals and strategic objectives.
The role, with a strong leadership, is responsible for the overall success of the company measured by the achievement of the financial goals, Innovation, customer connection and efficiency among others.

Roles and Responsibilities

Formulates strategy (in alignment with Group Strategic Direction) and execution
Leads development and implementation of relevant structures (process, people and systems) to support the achievement of company’s vision and strategic objectives
Institutes sustainable business practices and ensures strict adherence to all processes/ guidelines of the company
Provides excellent leadership for the business to expand the company’s footprint
Oversees the formulation and implementation of effective marketing strategies to achieve sustainable growth in customer base, market share, sales and profit
Leads a marketing team that will develop and execute new concepts, business models, channels and partners to consistently position the business as an innovator and leader
Ensures excellent financial health of the business by championing the development of policies and strategies for effective financial management, transparency and accountability
Continuously seeks ways and means of improving all the processes and guidelines related to all the units of the Company at all times
Supervises developmental projects
Performs other tasks as assigned by the Group Managing Director and the Board of Directors
Ensures proper and accurate reporting to the Board of Directors, Group Office and other stakeholders

Requirements

Minimum of a second-class upper University degree, preferably in business, marketing, management or related fields
Business or Marketing post graduate education (MBA) preferred
Must be a member of a professional body
At least 15 years’ experience working in marketing or commercial lead roles in the Agricultural Industry/FMCG
Experience and knowledge of the Agricultural Industry will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

Good networking skills
Strong business acumen to lead the business to commercial success
Business development and marketing skills including ability to identify and convert opportunities
Deep understanding of the impact of macroeconomic and industry trends on the business and the strategic options to be pursued
Ability to plan strategically and successfully lead growth within an organization
Excellent communication, business presentation and persuasion skills
Should be passionate and result-oriented
Knowledge of commodities marketing and route-to-market
Ability to identify and drive organizational and cultural changes needed to adapt strategically to changing demands, technology and internal initiatives
Ability to protect the reputation of the organization and maintain integrity
Excellent leadership, supervisory and people management skills
Analytical skills