Living Goods (LG) seeks an energetic and resourceful Country Manager to help navigate the organization’s launch in Kenya. We are a fast-paced, mission-driven organization with operations in Uganda and ambitions beyond. We are currently building a world-class team committed to achieving our goal of building a sustainable system to defeat poverty and disease in the developing world. The Country Manager will manage a team that oversees a large franchised sales force, a nationwide inventory and logistics system, and create strategic work plans for the entire country office. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a dynamic, start-up environment.

Responsibilities

The Country Manager will build and lead a growing management team and will significantly expand the network of franchised entrepreneurs, drive marketing and sales efforts, maximize health impacts, oversee merchandising, inventory and procurement, build vital management systems and deliver insightful analyses and reporting.  Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the Country Manager will be the key member of the Kenya team.  

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 8 to 10 years of private sector experience in marketing and/or sales management overseeing teams of 10 or more, with a proven track record of exceeding targets; preference to managers with experience at a nationally-recognized consumer brands or direct selling company.
• Strong financial management and analytical skills. Highly proficient in spreadsheets.
• Experience in sourcing/procurement and inventory management preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives within a dynamic environment, prioritizing both the urgent and important, without compromising productivity.
• Practical experience managing and optimizing performance of front line sales staff.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with the local and international team, facilitate feedback and optimize implementation.
• Demonstrated leadership, networking and negotiation skills.
• Strong proficiency using all Microsoft Applications.

Compensation

Includes competitive base salary, bonus, and health insurance.

Contact:

Please submit your Resume/CV and cover letter to Joe Speicher, Vice President, Operations (ugandacountrymanager@livinggoods.org) for consideration.