Company Profile

MainOne is a leading facilitator and preferred provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions such as Connectivity and Data Center Solutions to Telecom operators, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), other businesses, and Government institutions across West Africa. 

Job Description

• Job Title: General Manager, Francophone
• Department: Commercial
• Reporting Line: Regional Executive, West Africa
• Location: The role will be situated in Cote D’Ivoire
• Right to Work in the Region: Existing Rights to work in Cote D’Ivoire and easy access to travel to countries in the region.

Responsibilities

• The General Manager, Francophone shall be the face of Main One Cable Company in Cote d’Ivoire and the Francophone region and will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of all business activities, regional strategy, stakeholder management as well as responsibility for the achievement of overall commercial results for the region.
• He or she shall also be responsible for ensuring the region meets its financial and non-financial targets as set by the Board and parent company in addition to satisfying all stakeholders to the business.

Scope of responsibilities include:

• Develop the market in Cote d’Ivoire and the Francophone region for Main One’s products and services and grow it to its full potential by meeting and/or exceeding specific growth, market share and sales targets
• Management and supervision of key project stakeholders (internal and external) and other resources for the delivery of the project on time and within budget.
• Responsible for the management of the sales and marketing function for Main One Cote d’Ivoire and the Francophone region to achieve successful commercialization of the MainOne Cable extension into Cote d’Ivoire.
• Develop and recommend sales and marketing strategies
• Oversee the successful implementation of all sales and marketing initiatives specific to the country and the Francophone region.
• Provide input to and support the implementation of global sales and marketing initiatives and building of the Main One brand
• Have overall responsibility for the achievement of the Profit & Loss position of Main One Cote d’Ivoire and the Francophone region.
• Drive revenue in line with country goals and targets
• Control expenditure in line with approved budget
• Obtain a clear and full understanding of the objectives, strategies, needs and expectations of our customers and other stakeholders and apply this information to all aspects of Main One’s operations as well as to support the achievement of the country goals and objectives.
• Responsible for coordinating the business planning, budgeting, and business reviews for Main One Cote d’Ivoire and the Francophone region ensuring proper alignment of strategies, governance, metrics, polices and execution plans, with the approved guidelines from the parent company.
• Ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in Cote d’Ivoire and the Francophone region as well as of all internal policies, processes and guidelines from the parent company.
• Ensure smooth day to day running of all Main One operations in Cote d’Ivoire and the Francophone region.
• Ensure the recruitment and development of talent to enable the accomplishment of the Company’s goals and the overall staff welfare.
• Provide weekly and/or monthly business reporting on Main One’s operational performance as well as profitability e.tc. , in line with approved reporting formats.
• Provide regular updates on government policies and legislations as it pertains to Main One’s business and strategy in Cote d’Ivoire and the Francophone region.

Contacts

• You will  be required be the face of Main One in Cote d’Ivoire and the Francophone region and as such, your behaviour in interactions with third parties on behalf of the Company is of vital importance for the company’s image and results. 
• You will also be required to liaise with other functions  in  multiple-country  locations  on  behalf  of yourself, the staff within Main One Cote d’Ivoire and the Company itself and therefore require flexibility, leadership,

Required Skills or Experience

• First degree in social sciences or relevant disciplines
• A Masters’ degree would be an advantage
• At least ten (10) years commercial and management experience including a minimum of five (5) years in a management role.

• Must be bilingual- English and French proficiency
• Must be able to work effectively with others, develop and nurture a team and promote collaboration across within and across multiple locations.
• Must have analytical, conceptual, strategic and planning abilities as well as a target driven, performance and bottom-line orientation.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Impeccable prioritisation and organizational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and people management skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong diplomacy skills.
• Attention to detail.

Demands of the Job

• Ability  to  obtain  the  right  information  and  make  brief recommendations for any changes you consider necessary to carry out your tasks in the most effective way.
• Ability to have diplomatic skills to manage the external environment and other stakeholders in order to enhance the reputation of the company
• Ability to actively set a vision for the business, gaining alignment and maintaining morale and team spirit
• Ability to drive business results and display entrepreneurship at the local level
• Ability to implement effective customer  management across all channels
• Ability to develop a strong network and leverage  on personal network
• Ability to align the Main One brand and business in Cote d’Ivoire and the Francophone region, to the global brand strategies as well as contributing to the development of these strategies;
• Must have the self-awareness, integrity and coaching skills to model the values of the company
• Must have a sufficient understanding of legal and corporate governance matters
• Must have an awareness of employee affairs