Country Manager

This is a Country Manager position responsible for developing the business for a Multinational Consumer Health Care company.

Reporting to the Regional Manager of the Middle East, this position will be responsible for:
Managing the day to day activities of the distribution team.
Ensure accurate forecasting and demand planning for the growth of the market.
Effectively implement marketing plans through the distribution and dental detailer teams.
Managing all trade channels including pharmacies, general/traditional trade as well as medical professionals.
Implementing and managing the total sales and marketing plan in the Iraq market

Requirements

We are searching for a experienced professional within the FMCG sector that has:
5-8 years commercial work experience (preferable in the FMCG sector)
Hands on experience in managing distributors in the Iraq market
University education is essential – MBA is preferable
Arabic and English language skills are essential (preferable an Iraqi national)

Competitive compensation and Benefits.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.