About the Role :
We are looking for an experienced Business Head to lead our Edible Oils business in Zimbabwe. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving business growth, profitability, market expansion, and operational excellence for a business with an annual revenue of approximately USD 300 million.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in edible oil sales, business development, commodity trading, and end-to-end P&L management, along with the ability to lead large cross-functional teams and drive sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute business strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability.
- Own end-to-end P&L responsibility across sales, procurement, manufacturing coordination, logistics, and market development.
- Drive growth across B2B, B2C, industrial, food service, and distributor channels.
- Lead commodity procurement, price risk management, supply chain planning, and working capital optimization.
- Build and strengthen relationships with key customers, distributors, suppliers, government authorities, and strategic partners.
- Identify new business opportunities and expand market share across the region.
- Provide strategic leadership while ensuring operational excellence and business performance.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
- MBA from a Top-Tier Business School.
- Proven leadership experience in the Edible Oils, Oilseed Crushing, FMCG, or Agri Commodities industry.
- Strong expertise in Edible Oil Sales, Business Development, Commodity Trading, and P&L Management.
- Experience managing large-scale businesses with significant revenue responsibility.
- Excellent commercial, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Experience working in African or international markets will be an added advantage.
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