We are a Technology driven company operating in Africa. The company desires to recruit senior level, highly competent, result-oriented, talented and self-motivated individuals with excellent track record of achievement in sectors like FMCG, Telecommunications, Banking etc as Directors for Sales for its operations in Ghana, Rep of Benin and Senegal.

Title: Director, Strategy & Business Development (REF: MPD)

Responsibilities

•   Develop and communicate the company's business strategy, relevant medium term rolling strategic plan and annual supporting operational plan
•   Drive, monitor and assess the implementation and effectiveness of the company's business strategy, cross-functional strategies and supporting operational plan
•   Develop, assess and prioritize new business opportunities and initiatives, with a focus on Technology and Business case.
•   Assess and monitor industry trends, competitors activities and new
•   Technological developments, highlighting impact on the company's strategy and operations
•   Manage stakeholders and external consultants as required

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Engineering or any other related field. An MBA will be an added advantage
•   Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
•   Strong selling, presentation and negotiation skills
•   Experience in establishing and building strong collaborative business partnerships with partners
•   Strong strategic orientation, leadership, interpersonal, critical-thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
•   Sound knowledge of marketing and promotional channels in local and international markets
•   Experience in working with cross functional teams and ability to carry them along in driving marketing initiatives
•   People management experience, including proven ability to identify and develop talents
•   Above 45 years of age with minimum of 18 years of cognate relevant experience, at least 8 years of which must be at at senior management position in a blue chip company preferably in FMCG, Telecommunications, Banking etc.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please apply by email quoting the corresponding reference number of the post as the subject and attach your curriculum vitae(as an MS Word document) with contact telephone numbers, current work location, e-mail address and scanned passport-size photograph to us at:

topexecutivehire@gmail.com

Closing Date: 27 January, 2017