• Application Deadline:
• Position: General Manager (Haircare & Skincare Brand)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

Vitalvida is seeking to hire the services of a competent and experienced General Manager. S/He will be responsible for managing the operations of the company, setting sales goals and managing employees. S/he must have detailed knowledge of the cosmetics industry and must be able to offer advice about the use of cosmetics.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the skin care & hair care  product business of the Company including strategic planning and execution of the growth and expansion in all branches


• Responsible for the achievement of operational and financial results - both top (revenue) and bottom (profitability) lines


• Develop systems, policies and procedures to enhance productivity, cost effectiveness and efficiency


• Manage various departments such as R&D / Product Development, Production and Logistics as well as Sales and Marketing


• Preparation of annual budgets relating to the brand under including sales, margin, volume, retail & wholesales channels, e-commerce etc.


• Managing the sales channel process and ultimately responsible for logistics, ordering, returns through your team


• Achieve weekly, monthly and annual revenue budgets related to the business


• Attract, develop and retain talent to achieve goals related to staffing  


• Take an active role in daily business driving activities


• Effectively manage operations costs related to labor, supplies & inventory and all other expenses


• Facilitate proper execution of marketing plans, promotional programs and visual merchandising standards

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Business Management, Business Administration and related disciplines


• Minimum of 5 years recent senior experience in General Management of a RETAIL & WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION channel of consumer goods i.e. COSMETICS, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CARE PRODUCTS


• Strong financial management experience with ability to develop and achieve budgets & targets


• Preferably with a track record of developing new markets and building up a brand from scratch


• Strong business acumen


• Mature and proactive, hands-on personality with strong interpersonal skills


• Excellent leadership, negotiation and problem solving skill


• Strong relationship building skills with customers & suppliers


• A good understanding of the retail or wholesale distribution channel is essential