Country Manager at GP Strategies Ltd

• Direct responsibility for accomplishment of annual budget targets
• Oversees preparation of annual sales forecasts and budgets and determines markets potential
• Approves all customer proposals, including pricing, cost and resourcing
• Responsible for the achievement of all client deliverable KPI’s and the implementation and maintenance of Operational Excellence across all projects and programs
• Hires, develops, coaches, provides feedback of direct reports
• Reviews performance and provides mentoring and counselling to direct reports
• Participates in client meetings as needed
• Is the senior contact to customers and is ultimately responsible for customer relationships, retention, services and relationship management within the market.
• Interfaces with global resources in GP Corporate and the lead of GP EMEA
• Performs other tasks as may be required  

 QUALIFICATIONS and/or EQUIVALENT WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Multiple years of proven business leadership experience with a track record of delivering business results, growth and customer satisfaction.
• An understanding of vocational learning, and background in the training business is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and strong strategic relationships with customers
• Background in utilities or automotive is highly desirable due to the clients within the region
• Strong networking skills
• Proven ability to develop and sell strategic solutions to clients
• Proven ability in strategic planning, goal setting and managing large budgets
• Significant experience in sales, project management, budgeting, quality systems, personnel management, forecasting, preparation of presentations and responding to RFQ’s
• Strong business acumen / financially literate
• Strong influencing skills and customer focus
• High level of professionalism and executive presence
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation
• Proven ability to develop and coach team members using a collaborative approach
• Adaptable and flexible in approach and leadership style
• High energy, passionate and inspirational
• The ability to be self-directed
• Willingness to travel for the role. (Head office is in Woodmead, South Africa)