General Manager at Wasoko

Wasoko

Kenya
Permanent
Full-time

26 days ago

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Location: Kenya
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-Resubmit your Resume Today.We have started building our professional LinkedIn page.Job DescriptionWasoko is transforming communities across Africa by revolutionizing access to essential goods and services. By connecting small shops to the digital economy, we fix inefficient supply chains and provide services that were previously unavailable. Wasoko aims to provide everything a retailer needs, no wholesalers or banks necessaryPosition Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Manager to join our team. This individual will own the PnL for one or more Wasoko city markets, overseeing a team of functional leaders who are responsible for achieving department-specific as well as market-wide goals.The ideal candidate will be someone with the ability to lead a diverse team spanning several areas from Sales to Supply Chain, manage individuals and teams against performance targets and solve problems both externally and internally, always keeping the customer top of mind.Key Stakeholders:

Growth Department
Sourcing Department
Logistics Department
Finance Department
Other Senior Global Leadership

Key Responsibilities:

Own PnL you are responsible for overall market operations and performance targets
Identify growth challenges & partner with functional leaders on solutions
Drive efficiency across and within departments
Manage day-to-day operational and financial performance to ensure ROI maximization
Provide functional leads with relevant local insights to inform commercial strategies
Ensure functional strategies are appropriately localized to succeed in market
Keep up-to-date with industry trends, competition, and market dynamics to inform operational decision making

Requirements:

5+ years of managerial experience and working with cross functional teams
Understanding of General Trade Retail operations and experience in serving the segment
Demonstrated success leading & motivating high-performing and cross functional teams
Excellent communication skills that demonstrates high EQ
Strong organizational skills and a knack for problem-solving
Proven ability to hold teams accountable and achieve aggressive goals
Availability to travel up to 35% of the time
BSc degree in Sales, Business Administration or relevant field

Don't Keep Share!:Method of ApplicationClosing Date : 30 April. 2024

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