General Manager at Matific

Job Description

The general manager (GM) will oversee sales and operations of the company across all of Africa. General manager’s primary responsibility is to grow revenue by directly leading sales activity across the region. As the business grows, GM will put forth business cases for additional resources to support the business. Additionally, the GM will collaborate with company executives to develop strategic plans for business growth based on short-term and long-term goals, communicate those goals to the local team, and guide them to success.

General Manager Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day business operations
• Ensure the creation and implementation of a strategy designed to grow the business
• Accountable for achieving monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets
• Seek opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
• Provide leadership at all levels of the organization
• Communicate and embody the company vision and values
• Build up the company by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing new talent
• Coordinate the development of key performance goals for functions and direct reports
• Evaluate employee performance and provide additional coaching and support as needed
• Ensure overall delivery and quality of the product offering to customers

General Manager Requirements and Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior management roles
• Strong decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to set and exceed financial plans
• Experienced team builder and leader
• High sales acumen
• 4 Year University degree, preferably in Business
• English Fluency required; additional languages preferred

Location

• Candidate will ideally reside in major African transportation hub (e.g. Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis Ababa)
• Employer is flexible regarding location; position is work-from-home