General Manager – Foods

Confidential, Africa
Full-time
employees
Skills: GTM Sales Lead, Route-to-market, Expansion, P&L Head

About The Job

Company Desciption:

 

A subsidiary of a well-established multinational group, this organization is a leading consumer goods distributor in West Africa. Specializing in the distribution, marketing, and import of premium food, non-food, and beverage products, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Leveraging extensive market expertise, innovative strategies, and strong partnerships, the company ensures efficient distribution and consumer satisfaction. As part of a global supply chain network, it is committed to delivering world-class solutions and driving growth in competitive markets.

Role Desciption:

 

Job Summary:

The General Manager, Foods owns the profit and loss of the food portfolio. That covers the principals in it, the channels it sells through, the field team that executes it, and the numbers it delivers each month.

The job has two halves that carry roughly equal weight. The first is running the business: plan, price, stock, spend, coverage, collections and people. The second is keeping principals confident that their category is being handled properly, which means honest reporting, disciplined execution and the ability to negotiate support when the market turns.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs):

  • P&L Ownership
  • Principal & Partner Management
  • Route-to-market Distribution
  • Strategic Sales Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Sales Performance & Reporting
Qualifications:

 

Education: Master’s Degree from top B-School preferred

Experience: Minimum 12 years in sales, particularly in FMCG, should be currently at Regional Sales Manager or equivalent role with strategic sales process experience.

Skills:

  • Strong leadership, strategic planning, and project management.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and sales reporting tools.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Team player.

 

If you are willing to explore this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

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