Execafrica Recruitment Limited was founded in 2019 with Recruitment Experts who have more than 15 years of combined experience in Recruitment, Executive Search, Headhunting and Manpower planning.

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Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead overall business operations, drive strategic growth, and ensure strong commercial performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive FMCG and general management experience, with a proven ability to transform and scale business operations nationwide

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee day-to-day business operations.
• Drive growth initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and ensure profitability.
• Lead expansion of product categories and distribution networks across the country.
• Build and guide high-performing teams to achieve company goals.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and overall business health.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and customers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in FMCG, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in transforming and scaling FMCG businesses, including launching new product categories and expanding distribution networks nationwide.
• Experience in digital transformation, e-commerce, and leveraging technology for business growth.
• Deep understanding of Kenyan market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong leadership in change management, with the ability to inspire and drive teams through periods of rapid growth and transformation.
• Age 40-45 Years

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• Provide strategic leadership and oversee day-to-day business operations.
• Drive growth initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and ensure profitability.
• Lead expansion of product categories and distribution networks across the country.
• Build and guide high-performing teams to achieve company goals.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and overall business health.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and customers.

• Digital transformation
• E-commerce
• Leveraging technology for business growth
• Kenyan market dynamics
• Regulatory requirements
• Stakeholder engagement
• Change management

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in FMCG, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in transforming and scaling FMCG businesses, including launching new product categories and expanding distribution networks nationwide.
• Experience in digital transformation, e-commerce, and leveraging technology for business growth.
• Deep understanding of Kenyan market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong leadership in change management, with the ability to inspire and drive teams through periods of rapid growth and transformation.
• Age 40-45 Years