Country Lead Route to Market

• Develop effective CDE strategies to reduce waste and achieve world class operations in terms of technology, process, people, reward, costs and CDE operations
• Direct and oversee the execution of CDE transformational projects to capture value
• Provide direction, leadership and development to ensure the execution of plans to optimise the operation and provide required customer service levels
• Ensure the alignment of activities within CDE and with the rest of the business
• Ensure standardisation and tracking of productivity measurements across the CDE operations
• Provide direction and leadership to teams through driving empowerment, accountability, a culture of forward thinking, innovation and continuous improvement
• Develop in-trade equipment plan as per channel strategy
• Oversee the management of all procurement, distribution, maintenance, security, SHERQ and refurbishment of all CCBA coolers
• Improve the overall performance of the CDE function and the Company

Skills, Experience & Education    
Experience

• Vast experience in managing and coordinating teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Minimum of 5  to 10 years of relevant corporate experience
• A track record of delivering results in a Sales role that focused on building capability
• Experience in multiple regions will be an advantage
• Sound knowledge and experience of Sales Force Effectiveness and Third-Party Management/Distribution model
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and an ability to build relationships and work effectively across multiple functions, business units and teams.  

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,Marketing or any other business related course
• Masters degree will be an added advantage