Country Manager – Tanzania at BURN Manufacturing

Country Manager – Tanzania at BURN Manufacturing

 

Job Overview

Position: Country Manager – Tanzania
Company: BURN Manufacturing
Location: Dar es Salaam

About BURN Manufacturing: BURN, with over 1,000 employees, is a global company committed to producing clean cookstoves. More than 50% of its workforce are women. Designed and produced in Kenya, BURN cookstoves are distributed worldwide. BURN is now in search of a Country Manager to oversee and coordinate all activities in Tanzania. In 2023, Tanzania is poised to become BURN’s most vital market with multi-million-dollar distribution projects for wood and charcoal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate all local initiatives, tasks, and people activities, ensuring timely and accurate execution as guided by HQ.
2. Facilitate cross-functional in-country team meetings.
3. Engage with local stakeholders, including regulators, guided by HQ.
4. Coordinate legal, audit, and other issues requiring local attention as guided by HQ.
5. Serve as the go-to person for OPCO issues, including financial probity, employee and customer satisfaction.
6. Develop and execute a localized pricing strategy for PAYGO services balancing affordability, willingness to pay, and attractiveness for the local market.
7. Ensure participation in local marketing and government events to promote the brand, guided by the relevant Global vertical Lead.
8. Ensure employee engagement and task adherence to KPIs from Global Vertical Leads.
9. Ensure country teams work in safe and conducive office facilities.
10. Coordinate input of required data onto weekly cash-flow tracking sheets and their prompt submission to Finance.
11. Track actual spending versus planned spending in the weekly cash-flow tracking template.
12. Lead all B2B sales within the country and manage relationships with local distribution partners to meet BURN’s B2B sales objectives.
13. Uphold the Burn Culture in the country, ensuring diversity and inclusion.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of proven experience in a senior management or executive role, preferably in Manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of the local market, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Financial acumen and the ability to manage budgets and financial performance.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Strong commitment to ethical business practices and compliance.

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply.

BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

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