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Our client is seeking a Country Manager and this role reports to the CEO and is part of the Senior Management Team.
Responsibilities:
* Set out the strategic vision and plan with delivery of same for the gardencare business on the IOI in line with company objectives and ambition
* Own the responsibility of business development, profitability and growth
* Lead and coach the Area Managers with clarity, direction and momentum to achieve the strategic objectives of the business
* Set out annual budgets on revenues and gross margin with delivery on same
* Capable and a conscientious self-starter who is task and results-orientated with sound business awareness and an ability to assess what is important to the business and will deliver results
* Identify new customer and sales channel opportunities
* Credible, good business presence. Excellent negotiation skills for meeting and working through trading issues
* Develop strong commercial relationships with all customers
* Working closely with the Marketing Manager to execute the annual gardencare marketing plans
* Work with the Technical Director and wider team to identify new product opportunities that meet consumer needs and category growth objectives
* Be a key member of the innovation team
* Analytical and fact-based approach to business building
* Excellent Presentation skills. Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Numeric skills for data analysis
* Organised and good administrator to balance the different aspects of the role.
* Drive and ambition with the desire and ability to make a significant contribution.
* Balanced in judgement, be factual with the capacity to act decisively and confidently and make the right decisions.
* Be responsible, Be clear, Be Respectful, Be a good listener and communicator
* Enjoy the process, deliver the results
Experience:
* 5 Years Senior Commercial Experience, preferably in the Horticultural, Garden Centre or FMCG sector
* Demonstrable Achievements in career to date
* Demonstrable evidence of building a business in a changing and challenging environment
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