French Region Country Manager

Dealfish, an African wide online classifieds company, is looking for candidates for Dealfish: French Region Country Manager vacancy. The territory includes Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and DRC

Dealfish, an African wide online classifieds company, is looking for candidates for Dealfish: French Region Country Manager vacancy.  The territory includes Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and DRC. The ideal candidate is an English and French speaking entrepreneurialleader, who can ensure maximum growth and efficiency for Dealfish’s operations in the French regions as stated above.

Responsibilities:

Launch and operationally run Dealfish in French speaking Africa (starting with Cameroon).Grow online classifieds business to that of a dominant position, meeting targets set by executive team.Design, implement, and evaluate organization and staffing to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives; recruit, employ, train and manage professional and support staff.Provide leadership and direction and manages staff in accordance with company goals and objectives.Direct and coordinate activities within departments.Interact and report regularly with executive team to ensure that company’s operational priorities are aligned with overall company direction.Participate in strategic business development to ensure product uptake and growth.Manage budget and oversee accounting/payroll functions with the finance team.Continually investigate and introduce process improvement measures and present suggestions for consideration.

Experience & Knowledge:

Excellent knowledge of the classifieds market situation (online and offline), regulatory situation and competitors.Experience in managing and motivating sales teams.Proven experience in product development, deployment, marketing, growth and sustainability.Experience in building C2C and B2C relationships.Experience in customer support and building loyalty, trust and customer relationships.Experience in mobile, online and traditional marketing.4-6 years relevant experience.Working knowledge of PC and mobile based Internet and software applications.Proven experience with organizational development, product strategy, process reengineering and cost analysis.Negotiation skills.Budgeting and forecasting experience.Bilingual in French and English.

Education:

A graduate degree in Business or related field.

Skills:

Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data and prepare business reports, projections, and recommendations.Excellent skills in delegation, problem solving, multi-tasking and team building.Entrepreneurial mindset.Performance and bottom-line orientation.Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.Employee development and performance management skills.Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be part of this team, please forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience for attention:  Human Resources via email: vacancies@mihinternet.comquoting the reference no.: FRCM1210 in your subject line.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 20 December 2010

Should you not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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