About Our Client

• Our client is an international player in the Transport and Logistics sector.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing business opportunities for large projects within the region,
• Interfacing with customers and industry organizations to acquire, develop, and implement profitable business for the regional operation,
• Defining and implementing strategic plans focused on capturing business opportunities and targeting local customer needs and requirements,
• Ensuring market intelligence and customer knowledge are sufficient to meet company targets and forecasts,
• Making sure the operational execution of the programs and initiatives in the region are in line with our strategy and policies,
• Ensuring the HSE rules and procedures are followed in all operational regional activities;
• Selecting, evaluating, motivating and developing employees to ensure a qualified workforce necessary to meet company objectives, while complying with local employment guidelines,
• Developing a positive team dynamics to ensure high performance,
• Formulating the annual budget, ensuring sales and margins targets are met and monitoring capital expenditures to maximize return on investment.

The Successful Applicant

• Graduated from a reputable university, you have a minimum of 10 years experience at top management level in East Africa with an exposure to transport and logistics.
• Fluency in English is a must-have, French is advantageous.