General Manager – Nairobi, Kenya.

Our client, a Construction Service company, is seeking a highly motivated and hands-on General Manager for its offices in Nairobi. The successful candidate will be responsible to lead the team and execute the day to day operations – including Sales & Marketing, Production, Delivery & Installation, Planning and Logistics, with the aim of supporting the Board of Directors with the organization’s profitability and product/service quality goals. He/she needs to be strong in production planning as well as Logistic and Project Management. Experience in the sector is a MUST. Practical experience of running multiple sites is a strong advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets are tracked and achieved.
• Plan and implement critical marketing initiatives to support the timely achievement of sales objectives.
• Plan and implement strategic annual production, delivery and installation plans in the organization including new launches and inventory optimization.
• Prepare policies and operational procedures based on the Board’s approved strategy.
• Actively and effectively manage the day to day operations of the business.
• Recruit and train staff.
• Develop, build and manage stakeholder relationships both internal and external including suppliers, government, institutions and individuals.
• Ensure products, people and processes comply with respective statutory and quality control bodies local, regional or otherwise.
• Plan and lead weekly team and departmental meetings in view of set goals
• Weekly or monthly reporting to the Board as required.
• Mitigating risks and financial planning where foreseeable in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in budgeting and day to day adhoc analyzes to test the cost-benefit side of the business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Finance or Business Management and or Engineering degree.
• 5+ yrs in Senior Management in the construction/interior finishes industry in Kenya.
• Experience working in the furniture/wood processing sector is an added advantage.
• Financial Planning & Strategy experience – budgeting & reporting.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to handle challenging situations, different team personalities.
• Good problem solver.
• Strong team and People Management skills.
• Very good Project Management skills.
• Strong in Production Planning and Management.
• Computer literate.
• Availability to travel.

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