Area Manager Eastern Africa

diversey.cz

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7 years b2b selling experience
Team management in chemical industry
P&l responsibility and budgeting
The Area Manager for Eastern Africa at Diversey will oversee business development in the Processed Foods, Dairy, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages sectors, driving sales and profitability across key accounts. The role demands strong leadership, relationship management, and strategic planning skills, along with relevant industry experience

Job Summary

  • The role involves planning and directing business development for Processed Foods, Dairy, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages operations across East Africa to maximize sales and profit.
  • Candidates must manage a team of account managers and country managers while driving innovations to meet new product introduction targets.
  • The position requires deep market understanding to identify opportunities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zambia within the assigned sectors.

Matching Summary

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The Area Manager for Eastern Africa at Diversey will oversee business development in the Processed Foods, Dairy, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages sectors, driving sales and profitability across key accounts. The role demands strong leadership, relationship management, and strategic planning skills, along with relevant industry experience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 years B2B selling experience
  • Team management in chemical industry
  • P&L responsibility and budgeting
  • East Africa market knowledge
  • Process foods dairy beverage sector

Nice-to-have

  • Production experience in brewery
  • Self-driven with can do attitude
  • Strong networking and prospecting skills
  • Innovation implementation capabilities
  • Excellent communication and organization

Key Requirements

  • Graduate degree in Chemistry Food science or Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum 7 years progressive B2B selling experience
  • Experience managing teams within the chemical industry
  • Proven ability to manage P&L and operational costs

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