Overview
We are Recruiting!
Our client in Harare is looking for a dynamic and driven Head of Paints to join their team for a job vacancy within the Automotive industry.
To apply or for more information follow the link below.
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and executing a comprehensive strategic plan for the paint division, aligned with overall company goals.
- Identifying market opportunities and trends to drive product development and sales growth.
- Setting sales targets and market penetration strategies
- Overseeing the raw material procurement, manufacturing, quality control, and packaging.
- Managing production schedules and optimizing efficiency to meet demand.
- Leading R&D efforts to develop new paint products, improve existing formulas, and stay competitive in the market.
- Collaborating with technical teams to test and evaluate new paint formulations.
- Identifying customer needs and incorporating them into new product development
- Leading the sales team to achieve sales targets and market share objectives.
- Developing marketing strategies to promote new paint products and build brand awareness.
- Managing relationships with key customers and distributors
- Managing the paint division budget, including cost control measures and profitability analysis.
- Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement
Requirements:
- At least 8 years of experience in the Paint Industry
- Strong knowledge of the paint industry, market trends, and competitor landscape
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address challenges in production and sales
- Business acumen including financial planning and budget management
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their CV’s to [email protected] no later than 26th February 2025. PLEASE NOTE: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
