Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
MIllar Cameron is a leading recruitment consultancy who provide recruitment talent solutions to the Food Value Chain, Agricultural, Logistics, Real Estate and Finance sectors in developing geographies with a particular emphasis on Africa. Headquartered in Oxford with an office in London, our team of consultants and researchers source personnel for projects and operations. We are presently investigating opening offices in Africa however already work with numerous talent associates within the region. Millar Cameron is regarding as one of the leading recruitment companies focusing on the African market and is the leading recruiter for international farming projects. We assist our numerous clients through the provision of professional,loyal and dynamic professionals. Our disciplined recruitment ensures that the right people are found irrespective of the challenge. Millar Cameron is an active component to addressing key global issues such as Food Security.
One of our key clients, a well-backed food production business is currently recruiting for a Commercial Director. The business requires a candidate with strong experience within both traditional and modern trade to oversee all Sales, Marketing and Distribution activities. .

The successful candidate for the Commercial Director – Food Production will have the following responsibilities:
• Managing and developing a team including a warehouse, distribution unit, drivers and various sales staff
• Establishing efficiencies within fleets; understanding and implementing backhauling opportunities
• Carrying out cost optimisation activities, identifying other products that can be sold within their depots
• Regularly researching the market and identifying the most efficient sales channels
• Maintaining relationships within modern trade businesses
• Looking into new potential depot locations and making decisions on feasibility of potential expansion
• Working closely with the Managing Director on future commercial strategy
• Providing regular reports (monthly, annually, quarterly) to the Executive Committee and investors

The ideal candidate for the Commercial Director – Food Production will have the following experience and abilities:
• Analytical with the ability to understand and utilise cost and pricing optimisation
• Strong entrepreneurial skills
• Highly ambitious
• Experience with both the traditional and modern trade (informal sector and formal sector)
• Extensive experience in Zambia or similar markets in sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience within the FMCG sector, preferably with a combination of MNC and local businesses
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or similar (MBA preferred)

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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