Guildhall, the regions best rated Executive Search Firm is currently looking for Consumer Goods General Manager for a Multinational Company based in Qatar.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing existing brands, as well as developing new brands and complementary business lines. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 20 years of experience in handling operations of home appliances, consumer electronics, IT, mobile, etc., in a trading and distribution environment, with a minimum of 5 years in the role of Assistant or General Manager with independent P&L responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Channel management, including organized retail (OR), individual channel (IR), B2B/institution business, and brand shop.
• Principal management
• Planning purchases with rolling forecast
• Product launch, placement, promotion, and pricing
• Planning and execution of annual/monthly budgets
• Managing overall P&L for the business, tracking budget month-wise, and reporting to CEO/CBDO
• Accountability for profitability, inventory management, planning promotion and distribution management, service, logistics, and support functions like finance, HR, etc.
• Maintaining market share as per guidelines across channels
• Stock purchase, inventory, debtor, and overall working capital management
• All marketing activities including ATL/BTL
• Managing key client relationships and providing excellent service support
• Mapping all competitive activities within accounts to manage set goals and competition brand information on prices and offers
• New brand and business development
• Cordial trade relationship with all partners

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:

• Graduate with a minimum of 20 years' experience in handling operations of home appliances, consumer electronics, IT, mobile, etc., in a trading and distribution environment, with a minimum of 5 years in the role of Assistant or General Manager with independent P&L responsibility
• High networking skills and the capability to build and expand business portfolios by bringing new brands and complementary businesses
• Previous experience working in Qatar preferred
• Master's degree in management from a reputed institute preferred
• Ability to work independently and build effective teams
• Discipline and punctuality, able to meet deadlines
• Excellent networking capabilities and oral and written communication skills
• Experience in spreadsheets working
• Principal management experience

If you meet the qualifications and experience requirements listed above and are interested in joining a multinational company in Qatar, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.