Country Director job at Network International

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
NI seeks to onboard a dynamic and experienced Country Director to lead operations in Uganda. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving growth, fostering strong teams, and achieving organizational objectives within the country

Responsibilities
• Financial Leadership: Assume full P&L responsibility for Kenya, ensuring cost and revenue targets are met.
• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive business plans for Kenya, setting ambitious targets and executing strategies to achieve them.

• Market Development & Expansion: Identify sales leads, expand into new markets, and present the organization’s profile and services to potential clients. Lead the recruitment of top-tier talent to realize growth opportunities.

• Team Motivation and Leadership: Cultivate a high-performance culture by effectively motivating and supporting team members, showcasing strong leadership skills, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with regulators, governmental bodies, and other key stakeholders through transparent communication.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with the Sales Support team to deliver tailored proposals and negotiate terms with clients.

• Value-Added Services: Identify opportunities to provide value-added services to existing and potential clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensure client satisfaction with product delivery and address any issues or concerns in coordination with the operations department.
• Sales Excellence: Equip teams to conduct effective sales calls and successfully close deals. Identify opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling to enhance client relationships.

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. Foster lasting customer relationships to ensure the highest level of service.
• Problem Resolution: Proactively address and resolve any issues or complaints raised by clients related to project execution, demonstrating a commitment to client satisfaction

Qualifications
• Master’s degree preferred, or a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• A minimum of 10 years of extensive experience in Digital/Transactional Banking, Retail Banking, or Cards’ Business, showcasing a robust commercial background, with a proven track record of at least 6 years in senior management roles.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of various aspects of the payments industry, showcasing a clear line of sight to the dynamic landscape of the payments sector.
• Strong understanding of third-party processing service provision or equivalent.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding relationship management, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to facilitate critical decisions and handle complex issues.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to thrive in a diverse environment.

Job Specific Skills:
• Strategic Orientation
• Financial Acumen
• Commercial Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Team Leadership & Management

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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