General Manager

Job Description

The Responsibilities/Key Expectations:

• Communicate values, strategies, and objectives
• Report to the U.K. based team on key deliverables and milestones including budgets/expenses/sales forecast
• Maintain outstanding written documentation of key deliverables and milestones
• Identify opportunities to expand the project in ways that bring value to our customer and satisfy our profitability requirements
• Identify problem areas and work to address issues
• Manage the office finances, budget, payroll and office activities/events
• Manage the project budget and timeline and ensure the resources are available to complete the project within budget and on time to meet customer obligations
• Develop, monitor and manage a portfolio of client accounts, in accordance with the strategy of the division and brands
• Create an annual business plan/trade marketing plan taking into account levers of growth to achieve brand results (sell-in, sell-out, market share) and the profitability of brands within the account.
• Drive the performance of their accounts (P & L). Manage stock agreements with trade partners. Monitor contracts/invoices associated with the brand. Prepare and conduct brands strategy meetings with the trade marketing.
• Engage with sales teams to deliver trade plans. Co-ordinate with other internal departments on client activity (sales, supply chain, marketing, customer service, education, merchandising, legal department). Work closely with other account managers and sales teams.
• Ensure that delivered products and services achieve highest quality and performance levels
• Conduct regular Project Reviews involving project team, and management.
• Develop and Monitor company supply chain management.
• Control Cash Flow of company.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English both written and spoken a MUST
• 6+ years of running an office
• Project management experience
• Ability to manage budgets/expenses and provide written documentation (in English)
• Demonstrated success in managing offices
• Results oriented individual who can think analytically and problem solve creatively
• An exceptional level of personal organization and self-initiative
• Adaptable to a constant change in pace and environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be an energetic, self-starter, multi-tasker, organized, and detail-oriented
• Possess a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to collaborate successfully with various personalities
• Strong problem-solving ability