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| Tangent International Iraq Ref: LP003-118 |
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The RoleThe RoleOur Client is world-leading retailer and manufacturer of office goods (FMCG) They seek a Country General Manager for Iraq who will be tasked with marketing and channel development of the brand in the whole country. • Fully responsible for growing & expanding company brand and business & other products lines/categories in the country. Gather collate, analyze and translate market information into implementable strategies and action plan with control monitoring, feedback loop and follow ups. Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports to Headquarter on financial, marketing, operating, and human resources performance as and when required. Collect and analyze market trends, competitors activities, pricing and industry development and feedback the such information on a regular basis to company HQ. Co-ordinate & co-operate with distributors to identify and expand distribution channels/network with the view to increase visibility and availability of our brand. Build and maintain excellent relationship with our existing & potential new customers. Design, organize and execute appropriate BTL programs and activities to support distributors and trade to increase consumption of company main product. Undertake market research, surveys and related studies requested by company HQ and to make recommendations on next course of action. Make proposals and gain approval to execute PR and event related activities to create and build brand awareness in support of other ATL efforts. Lead, manage and motivate the local team to achieve the goals and objectives of the company. Play the leadership and coaching role for the team. Leadership role not limited to sales and marketing but includes support to administration, HR, finance and operations. |
RequirementsRequirements• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management or other fields from recognised University (Diploma or Master Degree without Bachelor Degree is not acceptable) • Minimum of 10-15 years both in sales and marketing management position with 5 years or more at a senior role with P/L responsibility. Have managed a sales & marketing team in FMCG. • General management experience of running a business entity will be an advantage. • Demonstrate experience in business planning, financial, operations management, people management leadership skills and results oriented. • Experience in Distributors and Channel Development management. • Excellent management reporting and presentation skills. • Highly adaptable and flexible to be able to work with people from HQ and across different cultures. • Good leadership skills and team player. • Passionate about the business & brand, Ability to translate information into action • Good listener and communicator, able to handle communications effectively with all levels, internally and externally. • Can manage work pressure well, mature and seek challenges • Good understanding of FMCG marketing strategies from a business perspective. • Hands on experience in distribution channel development with good track record of channel management achievements in FMCG industry would be an essential competency. |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyWe are recognised leaders in international recruitment. We supply customers in 120 countries with an unrivalled resource network from 200. Our local knowledge provides them with straightforward and cost effective results. With over 30 years experience providing supplementary staffing, Tangent have the ‘know how’ to deploy single consultants or entire project teams to anywhere in the world. With experts available in 190 countries we are here to supply 'in demand' and 'just in time resources' to our multi-national client base. Tangent have worked with over 500 customers supplying contingent and campaign services. Our consultants and international researchers are adept at searching for the 'hardest to find skills' in restricted time frames. Our international recruiting database contains over 500,000 experienced candidates. |
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