General Manager at EW Associates

Job Description

Our client is a medium-sized dealer in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), operating currently in the Greater Accra and Western Regions. It has been in business for about 15 years. In its quest for continued growth and profitability in a challenging economic environment, the firm as part of its strategic reorientation, is seeking ethical and results driven individuals to join its senior management team as: General Manager

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will ensure business continuity and the development and implementation of growth strategies, value adding structures and effective people management.
Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Drive the achievement of the strategic and Key performance indicators (KPIs) at the corporate and functional levels of the business.
• Ensure firm assets are available and in good state of repair in order not to disrupt delivery of supplies and provision of services to clients.
• Ensure the availability of the right personnel and their improved performance and productivity.
• Research and identify growth opportunities.

Required Skills or Experience

Key Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a Business-related field.
• At least five (5) years\’ managerial experience in the FMCG or Retail industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitude:

• Must have good communication skills (written and oral).
• Must be affable, a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be a strategic thinker with the ability to understand market and business intelligence to make informed decisions.
• Must be innovative and have strong financial skills.
• Ability to develop and lead a sales team with a passion for service quality.
• Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.