Group General Manager Asia

Singapore  |  Permanent

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• Global business responsibility
• International scope

About Our Client
Distell Group Limited is South Africa’s leading producer and marketer of fine wines, spirits, ciders and ready-to-drinks (RTDs). The Group is listed on JSE Limited and employs over 4 200 people. The key strengths of Distell are local market leadership, high brand awareness levels, an extensive distribution network, local market knowledge, strong trade relationships and the structural capacity to rapidly introduce new products across categories and channels. The Group is creating an international footprint in key markets around the world, including Asia. To support this strategy and to maximize the Group potential in the region, Distell is recruiting a Group General Manager Asia-Pacific.

Job Description
This role is a regional management position overseeing our client’s activities in several countries including China, South East Asia and India. Based in Singapore, the successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer: International Division This position involves a global business responsibility and a regional coverage. The successful applicant will have to drive the business forward, growing the sales in the region and identifying business opportunities. This role requires the ability to think strategically, but more importantly to turn this strategy into an actionable plan. A proven track record of success in managing key accounts and distribution agents is required.As a member of the senior management team, the successful candidate will represent the company‘s interests in Asia.

The Successful Applicant

· The incumbent should have at least 10 years managerial experience with emphasis on sales and marketing.
· Proven track record of success in managing a P&L and growing a business on a regional scale
· Experience in the wine and/or spirits industry with a regional coverage
· Relevant tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
· High versatility to adapt to changing business environment is required.
· Good analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial and statistical data.
· Ability to manage people with diverse cultural backgrounds.
· Financial/business skills and judgment.
· Tactical implementation of business plan, budgeting and reporting.
· Strong decision-making ability.
· Creative problem solving ability and strong commercial acumen.
· Ability to work effectively in a team.
· Excellent negotiation skills and excellent presentation skills.

Please note that the position will require extensive travel.

What's On Offer
A great opportunity to lead from the front and work with one of the world’s leading producer and marketer of fine wines, spirits, ciders and ready-to-drinks. At Distell, they harvest the raw materials from the earth, blend it with their own passion, and shape it into brands that have become icons of companionship, relaxation and celebration.

Apply for this job
Apply online using the form below or phone Serge Shine on + 65 6643 9700 quoting jobref H1121960

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