JOB TITLE: Australia/New Zealand General Manager/Managing DirectorREPORTS TO: VP, International POSITION SUMMARYThis position leads the company’s business building activities in the Australia/New Zealand markets. They are responsible to develop the strategic and operational plan and budget, implement the strategic and operational plans, follow policies and procedures, abide by government regulations, manage country operations effectively and efficiently, and supply reports of operations.
Key Job Functions and Responsibilities:1. Lead, inspire and manage the local management team and distributor force to achieve the company goals.
2. Develop the strategic and operational plans for the markets consistent with 4Life philosophies.
3. Oversee, coordinate, implement and evaluate all activities to meet company objectives.
4. Work closely with home office, local management team and with key distributors, to plan and implement marketing campaigns and incentive programs.
5. Oversee overall sales and promotion activities and monitor outgoing company communications with distributors to comply with corporate strategic objectives.
6. Attend monthly meetings with top distributors/leaders in major cities.
7. Media relations.
8. Liaise with government agencies.
9. Oversee the production of localized marketing material and its compliance with local laws and company policies.
10. Work closely with office staff in planning, implementing and managing distributor activity, motivation and growth in terms of corporate sponsoring and sales targets.
11. Formulate and monitor budgets and sales forecasts with key company personnel.
12. Monitor sales volume by area and period and implement strategies to rectify weaknesses.
13. Oversee timely and accurate disbursement of commissions to distributors.
14. Oversee proper accounting practices, taxation compliance (with assistance of the company appointed Finance Manager), human resource needs and general office administration.
15. Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure timely arrival of products and sufficient stock levels to meet demands.
16. Ensure all purchasing is cost effective and within the approved budget.
17. Carry out productive and motivational local management and staff meetings, briefings, brain-storming sessions, etc.
18. Conduct quality assurance and personal performance appraisals as needed.
19. Work closely with the home office and Operations Manager on product costing and pricing.
20. Ensure that deserving staff and distributors are duly recognized for their efforts.
21. Any other duties and responsibilities assigned to you by the company.
Skills and Abilities Required:1. Has a high degree of personal integrity, honesty, dependability and loyalty
2. The ability to interact with all levels of distributors in a way that builds their confidence in the company and their commitment to increase individual performance.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. The ability to effectively lead a team, and work as part of a team.
5. Ability to effectively evaluate performance and coach people toward higher levels of performance.
6. Have demonstrated ability to increase productivity of work teams, organizations.
7. Skilled at reading operational data, formulating correct conclusions and taking correct action.
8. Excellent organizational skills.
Education and Experience Required:1. Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 5 Years successful business operations/marketing management experience.
3. Experienced in international/country business operations.
4. Experience in dealing with government trade officials regarding business.
Please send all resumes to jobs@4life.com