Country Head - East Africa - Construction at Michael Page

Job Description

Reporting to the Group Business Director, you are required to carry out the below duties:

• Business Leadership & Strategy: Responsible for developing and expanding the East Africa distribution channels primarily across construction chemicals (Waterproofing, adhesives etc)
• Managed a full P&L ownership including revenue, margins, pricing and cost optimizations for East African business
• Channel & Distribution Management: Effectively collaborate with construction contractors, applicators, EPC contractors
• Responsible for implementing local training programs to enhance technical capability of partners
• Stakeholder Engagement: Responsible for representing the company in East Africa with key stakeholders, EXCOM's and large contractors within the African landscape
• Strengthen relationships within existing construction groups to expand business portfolios across (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 15 years of proven distribution experience working as a Country Head preferably from the Construction chemical manufacturing sector (Waterproofing, adhesives)
• Previous working experience within a construction chemical manufacturing or distribution sector
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Chemical Engineering is a bonus
• Excellent knowledge of the East Africa landscape is highly preferred
• Experience covering the P&L for multiple business units is highly advantageous
• Excellent fluency in English is required
• Must be willing to travel regionally across East Africa for business