Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Country Head to lead our operations in Zimbabwe. This senior leadership role will oversee all aspects of business performance including sales service dealer network management and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the automotive sector-particularly in two-wheeler and three-wheeler dealerships-with strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
Salary
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing strategic plans to increase market share and drive revenue.
- Expanding the dealer network by identifying and executing new business opportunities.
- Conducting regular market analysis to stay ahead of trends customer needs & competitors.
- Achieving and exceeding targets for sales (2W/3W) service revenue & customer acquisition
- Designing and managing marketing campaigns and customer retention strategies.
- Ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and operational standards across all dealerships.
- Building strong relationships with dealers.
- Establishing and monitoring performance KPIs focused on sales and service quality.
- Overseeing national operations including sales after-sales service and spare parts.
- Managing country-level P&L budgets and implementing cost-control measures.
- Optimizing inventory planning logistics and supply chain processes.
- Collaborating with finance teams on revenue forecasting and expense monitoring.
- Leading regional and dealership teams to drive a culture of high performance.
- Rolling out training and development programs to enhance team efficiency and knowledge.
- Fostering a work environment built on collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
Prerequisites
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Admin Sales Marketing or a related field
- 15 20 years of relevant experience in the automotive or two-wheeler/three-wheeler industry with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated success in sales growth dealership management and business operations.
- Strong P&L and financial management capabilities.
- Excellent leadership interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Familiarity with CRM systems digital sales platforms and customer engagement best practices.