General Manager – Media |Velocity Recruitment Rwanda

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December 6, 2011

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A leading media company within the East African region is looking for a high caliber candidate for the position of General Manager. The company is looking for experienced, self motivated and a hardworking manager who should be able to work with the company to be competitive in today’s dynamic business environment. Attractive remuneration packages are available based on experience, interview results and other considerations.

Position: General Manager

Reporting to the Group Operations officer of the Holding company

The ideal candidate will have experience of leading a team with the ability to deliver a range of media services to the local East African market including

• Creative design
• Media management
• Media monitoring
• Audi visual production
• Brand strategy management
• Product launches/ Education
• Event management
• Web design and management
• Sales promotions
• Market surveys

Not only will you be able to successfully deliver a range of media offerings but you will also need to have an in-depth knowledge of general company management including, sales and marketing, business financials and budgeting, business development, strategic business planning and HR.

You will have a background in running a medium sized media company and having worked in East Africa is a must.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors Degree or its equivalent, An MBA would be preferable.
• He must possess a minimum of 7 years in General Management with a Leadership position
• Managerial level with a Media Company with at least 3 years in financial and operational management.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.

Key responsibilities include:
- Overall management of the business which entails overseeing all departments and ensuring optimal use of company resources to enhance shareholder value through revenue maximization
- Financial management and control which will involve overseeing the accounting, budgeting, procurement and financial reporting processes
o Timely submission and presentation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial/ operational reports is a key deliverable.
- Project Management; planning, costing, implementation and monitoring of any projects that the company pursues
- Regular review of performance and being responsible for the overall health of the business with respect to sales value and volume, market share and profits.
- Human Resource management; hiring and firing, mentoring, training and development of employees and handling of general employee issues
- Ensure that departmental KPIs targets are set and met to satisfy the employer and the clients.
- Ensure market competitiveness of the company’s products through adherence to quality and compliance with environmental and industry regulations
- Together with the Operations and Marketing managers, design marketing and sales strategies for the company and develop a market penetration plan for the company’s new products

Languages – Must be fluent in English working knowledge in other international languages is added advantage.

Velocity Recruitment started from 16 years experience between the Directors, who were encouraged by their clients and candidates to establish a company that would provide a more tailored service within contingent and Executive search recruitment. We work with Construction, Architecture, Facilities Management and Building Services candidates from Graduate to Board Level.

Velocity provides an international no nonsense service where the only concern is to take care of our clients and candidates.

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