Growth in Value Alliance (GVA Partners) is recruiting
a Branch Manager for its client.
Branch Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and manage Company’s Representative Office in Nigeria
Collaborate closely with Company’s Sales Managers and regularly report to one of Company’s subsidiaries
Execute market research & analysis and develop sales strategies in the HVAC&R sector within the country
Establish and expand a sound relationship network to customers and relevant industry stakeholders such as distributors, contractors, installers, end users and consulting engineers and institutions along the entire cold value chain
Direct and oversee refrigeration systems in all kinds of different industries and sectors (Food & Beverages, Retail, Environment, Energy, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Hospitality, Health, Logistics & Transport)
Function as a ‘System Specialist’, supporting and training customers in the technical and functional planning, design, installation, revamping, commissioning, operation, supervision and maintenance of efficient HVAC&R commercial and industrial installation systems
Accommodate customer requirements and ensure optimal customer service and meeting client satisfaction
Get acquainted with Company’s product portfolio (compressors, condensing units, pressure vessels, valves, electronics and transport applications) and provide support to all equipment
Actively drive Company’s Sub-Saharan Africa sales strategy
Supervise, guide and support Company’s after sales and spare parts policy
Supervise, guide and support Company’s service & maintenance center within the country (fault diagnosis & troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, remanufacturing)
Support the organization and implementation of Company’s global marketing campaign in the region
Support the organization and implementation of Company’s “West Africa Cool Trainings” (basic refrigeration and service & maintenance trainings)
Responsible for cost control & estimation, preparation of yearly budget forecasts
Gradually develop the Rep. Office to a matured Sales Office with revenue & profitability responsibility
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic
8-10 years of experience
Refrigeration System Engineer or Technician, Refrigeration Plant Constructor
Sound experience in theory and practice of HVAC&R technology
Work experience with AC, commercial & industrial refrigeration and/or transport applications
Knowledge in the area of HSE, climate control, energy efficiency, standards and international regulations for refrigeration systems and natural refrigerants and
Knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Fluency in written and spoken English/French; local languages (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba or Kiswahili) as well as German are a bonus
Exceptional organizations skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, secure and authoritative appearance, self-motivated to work independently, team player who is open to feedback and on-going self-development
Willingness to travel
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, current and expected salary to contact@gvapartners.com andrecruitment@gvapartners.com using the job title as subject of the mail.