Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - (FMCG / Retail / Distribution / Frozen Foods) – Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Nature & Scope:

Our client is a leader in the distribution of frozen products in French-speaking Africa with a presence in Gabon and Côte d'Ivoire. As part of the strengthening of its governance and strategic development, the Group is looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will report directly to the Board of Directors to execute the group's strategic vision in Côte d'Ivoire and its expansion into West Africa.

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for creating, planning, implementing and integrating the strategic direction of the company as defined by the Board of Directors
• Communicate and implement the vision and mission of the organization as directed by the Board of Directors
• Ensure that the company's leadership is continuously aware of the competitive landscape, development prospects, consumer habits, and industry developments
• Formulate and implement the strategic plan that guides the company's direction
• Coordinate the development of the annual budget and related operational performance indicators
• Ensure the smooth operational functioning of the company, according to budgets and strategic plans
• Evaluate and develop the skills of the company's management members. Monitor the performance of members of management either through recognition, coaching, or disciplinary actions
• Represent the company in external and public relations
• Further develop the good reputation of the brand in Côte d'Ivoire
• Exercising inspiring leadership and building team spirit
• Create an environment that promotes a high-performance corporate culture and a positive work climate
• Guarantor to the Board of Directors of the successful achievement of the financial, operational and organizational performance of the company as a whole

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Rigor, autonomy and strong analytical and synthesis skills
• Ability to dialogue and persuasion
• Sense of organization and prioritization of problems
• Taste for continuous improvement
• Ability to design monitoring tools (dashboards, etc.)
• Availability and high work capacity
• Ability to meet deliverables and deadlines
• Ability to motivate and mobilize teams
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good situational awareness
• Team spirit
• Listening and decision-making skills
• Entrepreneurial Ability
• Negotiation Ability
• Be action-oriented and results-oriented
• Interpersonal skills and professional presentation
• Good knowledge of financial tables, cash management and budgeting
• Good corporate governance
• Languages: fluent in English and French

Candidate Profile:

15 to 20 years of experience in the management of a medium to large company or subsidiary, ideally in the modern food distribution sector in Africa and/or in the FMCG sector in Africa.

Remuneration:

The remuneration will be very competitive and defined according to the candidate's profile and experience.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [email protected]

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Chalden du Toit

Consultant

CA Finance

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