Country Manager

Job Description

Job Overview,

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To lead the successful execution of the country business by delivering commercial growth, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. The Country Manager coordinates local execution across global functions, builds strong stakeholder relationships, and ensures country targets are achieved in line with the organisation’s strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute business strategy and growth plans

• Identify new markets, products, and partnerships.

 Operations Management

• Oversee Spouts’ operations, processes, importation, and distribution across.

 • Ensure efficiency, cost control, and optimal performance.

• Ensure Effective carbon operations.

Financial Oversight

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance

 • Ensure profitability, cost efficiency, and compliance

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including REMA, Gold Standards, RSB, and RRA.

Sales & Market Development

• Drive revenue growth and expand market share

• Oversee pricing, branding, and distribution channels.

• Ensure Sales revenue targets (forecasts) are achieved.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and build high-performing teams

• Foster a results-driven organizational culture

Stakeholder Management

• Engage government, regulators, partners, and industry bodies

• Represent the company externally

”Key Performance Indicators(KPIs)”

• Revenue and profit growth

• Projects deployment efficiency and cost reduction

• Product quality compliance

• Market share expansion

• Staff performance and retention

• Customer satisfaction. 

• Stakeholders’ engagement.

CORE COMPETENCES,

• Strategic Thinking & Execution: Understands the bigger picture, sets clear priorities, and turns plans into action and results.

• Leadership & Decision-Making: Leads by example, makes timely decisions, and takes accountability for the outcome.

• Communication & Negotiation: Communicates clearly, builds strong relationships, and handles different stakeholders effectively.

• Fast Execution: Acts with urgency, follows through on commitments, and gets things done without unnecessary delays.

• People Management: Builds strong teams, sets clear expectations, develops people, and creates a culture of accountability and high performance.

• Initiative & Resourcefulness: Takes action without waiting to be asked, finds practical ways to get things done, and makes good use of available resources.

• Problem Solving: Identifies the root of problems, thinks practically, and finds solutions that work.

• Stakeholder Management: Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers, partners, government, and other key stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS,

• 8–10 years of relevant professional experience

• At least 5 years in a management or leadership role

• Experience managing a country business, commercial function, or cross-functional teams is preferred.

• Experience in a fast-growing business or emerging market is an advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, or a related field. Master’s degree/MBA is an advantage.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT,

Office and field-based, with regular travels across the country to visit Spouts’ projects.

Job Application Procedure,

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