Managing Director Argentina
, Argentina
Our client grows fruit around the globe. For their operations in Argentina we are looking for a dynamic Managing Director. The company was recently restructured and the Managing Director needs to show leadership in developing the company while reducing the cost structure.
Features:
Job type: permanent, full-time, with trial period
Salary: competitive, including bonus
Location: Argentina
Production: about 500ha of fruit
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Managing Director will be responsible for the general performance of the operations, which include leading the entire operations and finance teams, driving profitability, relating with external stakeholders (banks, unions, etc.), and developing commercial strategy. Specific areas of responsibility include:
Overseeing all company operations
• Optimizing sales and marketing of the products
• Developing regenerative agricultural practices and innovative thinking in operations with resources at hand
• Operating efficient post-harvest flow, with optimal packhouse management and effective quality control
• Leading in the implementation of best agricultural practices, from land preparation through planting and harvesting
• Optimizing cost aggressively, in compliance with the spending thresholds and policies set by the Group
Building and maintaining an effective and committed team at all levels
• Making sure a succession plan is in place at any time for senior functions in the company, including MD
• Creating an attitude of continuous improvement, with an open and communicative climate
• Setting targets, evaluating performance and rewarding of team members
• Preparing the team to operate under tight financial constraints and deliver objectives set by the company
• Communicating mission, values and strategy
• Assigning responsibilities and key roles, handling underperforming people, and developing talent
Overseeing the finance and admin operations, according to objectives set by the company
• Making a 5-year forecast operating and financial model, with key focus on cash returned to the company and delivery of regenerative objectives
• Overseeing the finance functions with budget planning, cash management, IFRS reporting, and addressing the financing needs of the company through organic funding
• Legal responsibility to the extent required from a company director
• Risk mitigation actions, compliance with health and safety requirements
• Reporting of cash position on weekly basis, of performance on monthly basis
The Managing Director will report to the companies Executive Committee.
Skills, Qualifications & Attitude
We are looking for a team player, confident and happy to work hard to accomplish a purposeful goal.
The following skills are the most important:
- Ability to successfully manage crises, contingencies, tight cash situations and execute change management plans
- 5-15 years of relevant experience in a farm management position
- Business education with good command of finance
- Proven track-record of expatriate experiences of minimum 2 years in other cultural environment than his/her
- Interest in themes such as sustainability, resource efficiency, regenerative or circular business models
- Solid managerial skills, with ability to manage an extensive team including white- and bluecollar employees
- Willingness to live in remote location
- Entrepreneurial and hands-on attitude. Boots in the field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven natural authority and leadership skills with communicative drive
- Open mindset with keen interest in innovation
- Good knowledge of Spanish and English
- Good understanding of the wider agribusiness/ food & drink/ retail sectors
- Ambition to meaningfully grow the business
- Strong values of integrity and honesty
Are you interested in becoming a Managing Director Argentina? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.
Expiring: Apr 23, 2018