Sochi Foods Limited is an FMCG company that specializes in producing premium-quality garri brands as well as immensely useful industrial and culinary byproducts from the cassava plant. Established in Ahiazu-Mbaise, in the heart of Eastern Nigeria, our company is founded with the mission to provide consumers with world-class products that meet their requirements.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all persons feel welcome, respected, and valued. We have diversity as a key policy in the Company and promote equal opportunity for all. This is a Team place, where everyone works together for common goals and achievements. We welcome and encourage the best skilled persons to join us today.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Ahiazu-Mbaise, Imo

Job Description

• We are seeking a self-motivated and results-driven General Manager to direct and manage our organization’s business activities and to develop and implement effective business strategies and programs.
• The General Manager will oversee several elements in Sochi Foods Ltd, including hiring and operating budgets as well as working collaboratively with the Executive Team in setting, launching promotions and prices based on the marketing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily business operations.
• Take full profit & loss responsibility
• Evaluate and Improve operations, financial performance and revenue.
• Creating and managing budgets and Optimize expenses
• Coordinate employees and supervise and lead lower-level managers
• Oversee recruitment and training.
• Perform market research and complex analysis of possible opportunities
• Provide suggestions for business growth
• Suggest ideas for increasing revenue
• Evaluate performance and productivity.
• Suggest improvements for employee engagement
• Create, review and implement effective business plans
• Collaboratively set policies & procedures
• Attend meetings, trainings, seminars and conferences
• Generating reports for presentation to upper executive management and board of Directors.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or other related fields – or qualifications in Food Processing, Engineering or Agricultural Science / Engineering; Master’s in business administration or another relevant master’s degree is preferably.
• A Certified Manager Certification from an Institute of Certified Professional Managers to further prove knowledge and experience is accepted.
• 3+ years’ relevant experience in food production and processing or similar operations is a plus.
• Good knowledge of different business functions and manufacturing Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• A proven track record of successfully leading and motivating diverse teams
• Multitasker and critical thinker with strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong leadership qualities including conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills including writing, speaking and active listening.
• Highly organized.
• Strong work ethic and honesty.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to details.
• Proactive nature.

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2023.