Divisional Managing Director Required
International Recognized Leading Agri-Business
Excellent Salary & Benefits
Our client is a leading agriculture company having a large-scale integrated farming operation across a number of country locations. Established over 10 years ago as an independent business unit from a very well invested parent business, they have adopted a very structured and professional approach. This has allowed them to move into the world of corporate farming swiftly and professionally by combining top local management with international technical expertise. Their operations are located in the UAE, West Africa and Eastern Europe. The company manages a world class portfolio of integrated agribusinesses producing quality products for customers across the UAE, Middle East and Europe. They major on open field cereals and fruit & vegetable farming.
As Divisional Managing Director, you will manage the overall operations of the company as well as develop and implement strategies that meet the needs of the business the stakeholders the employees and the end customers. You will be responsible for making key decisions and further progressing the culture of the company. The most important aspect is that you will be a leader for this unique business….
Key responsibilities to include:
To embrace the company brand/ethos and drive new business and growth
Lead the business to new levels of achievement, including enhancing its UAE & International presence
Developing the business & commercial strategy
Management of company network & Investor relationships in the region
Staffing Plan & Team Management
Analysing and guaranteeing delivery capability
Overall performance and execution of the product area, combined with aggressive international expansion plans
Provide a thorough assessment of the current business and analysis of opportunities and gaps
Define or improve the business strategy across all functions
Make high-quality investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits
Direct line management to the board of Directors
Required Skills/Experience that we want to see:
Proven experience operating at senior level with complex Agricultural/Fresh Produce/FMCG Food Businesses with large staff numbers
Experience leading of leading a fresh food organisation is imperative, knowledge of fresh foods would be advantageous
Proven track record of delivering planned objectives, penetrating senior levels of customer organisations and developing talent for the organisation
Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision
Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance
Experience in a complex consumer facing environment with previous success managing multiple channels of trade
Considerable P&L responsibility
A track record of successful revenue growth
A natural leader with the ability to build and nurture a strong management team
As you would expect, the role will attract an international market leading salary, bonus and associated executive level benefits.
On the basis that you are interested in this very career enhancing role, please apply with a copy of your CV via this website or call Max MacGillivray on +44 (0) 1284 715055 quoting Ref: ASAP
