Dive into the heart of the FMCG sector with a globally recognized brand that's synonymous with excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We're on the hunt for an exceptional Head of Business Development Manager for Africa, ready to turbocharge our growth and solidify our footprint across this vibrant continent. This role isn't just about leading strategies; it's about pioneering change, harnessing opportunities, and sculpting the future of FMCG in Africa.

What You'll Do:

- Strategize and Conquer: Craft cutting-edge business development strategies to dominate the African FMCG landscape. Navigate through market complexities to identify and seize growth opportunities with agility and insight.

- Build Exclusive Networks: Be the architect of your success by identifying, securing, and nurturing exclusive distributor partnerships. Expand our brand's reach, making it a household name across diverse African markets.

- Forge Unbreakable Bonds: Develop deep, productive relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach to success. Your leadership will bridge gaps, align visions, and create a unified force against the competition.

- Negotiate and Thrive: Lead from the front in the negotiation and closure of game-changing distributor agreements. Your expertise will ensure compliance, safeguard interests, and set the stage for unprecedented growth.

- Empower and Lead: Provide visionary leadership to distributor partners, empowering them with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to exceed sales targets and uphold our brand's prestige.

- Collaborate and Influence: Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, bringing together marketing genius, sales strategies, and distribution prowess to conquer the African market.

Who You Are:

- A seasoned FMCG Maverick with a bachelor's degree (or higher) and at least 10 years of high-octane experience in business development or sales management, including a significant stint in the African arena.

- A Strategic Visionary with a proven playbook for appointing and managing exclusive distributors, armed with an impressive network and a deep understanding of Africa's distribution channels.

- A Negotiation Gladiator and Relationship Architect, skilled in building and maintaining strategic partnerships across diverse cultural landscapes.

- A Data-Driven Strategist with a sharp analytical mind, capable of deciphering market trends and turning them into actionable growth plans.

- An Inspirational Leader fluent in English, with bonus points for mastery in French or Portuguese, ready to guide teams across borders and barriers.

Join us in this high-impact role where your expertise will not only shape our brand's trajectory in Africa but also your career's legacy in the FMCG sector. This role promises not just a competitive salary and benefits but a platform to showcase your skills on the global stage.

Skills

Join us in this high-impact role where your expertise will not only shape our brand's trajectory in Africa but also your career's legacy in the FMCG sector. This role promises not just a competitive salary and benefits but a platform to showcase your skills on the global stage.

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