New Markets Manager at Lipa Later

Are you the next addition our Lipa Later Family?

‘Self-Driven, Analytical, Visionary '

A quick summary to describe our ideal hire. But that’s not all!

Does the opportunity to designing and managing the strategic introduction and scaling of business presence in different (national and international) regions excite you? Are you passionate about managing people, leading and growing a team?

We are aligning, recruiting and building a Team of industry leaders and influencers who will shape the future and determine the next frontiers of the retail and consumer market in Africa.

We provide an autonomous working platform and environment that breeds cohesion and team work towards the achievement of common goals, all while creating “cool” and revolutionary products and services.

We seek to provide a road map to self-fulfilment and our culture embodies tenets of support, collaboration and innovation.

Your role should you be successful:

• Design market strategies on new country development programs. 
• Perform feasibility studies including partner alliances to ensure success of new markets including legal, local, government regulations and business setup process. 
• Identify new business opportunities with key industry stake holders and negotiate partnerships.
• Formulate and implement new standards, procedures etc., relevant to the new market/country 
• Perform competitor analysis, new partnerships negotiations; liaise with Malls & legal etc.
• Build and manage the initial teams in the new region(s).
• Regular international and local travel.

Needed Qualification:

• Proven experience in developing new retail markets, including new countries, new
• business development, new brand development etc.
• Sound financial management and strong analytical skills. 
• Excellent work ethic, strong leadership qualities and a focused team player are critical attributes. 
• Strong people management, fiscal & budget preparation are prerequisites. 
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team and appreciation of other cultures & values.
• Exceptional Organization and Negotiation skill.
• Self-motivation and autonomy.
• Capable of working autonomously and under pressure.