About the role
Austral Cimentos Sofala, company dedicated to the manufacture of cement, headquartered in Dondo District, Samora Machel Industrial Zone, is recruiting Director for Strategy $ Sales with the requirements mentioned below to join its staff.
- Cooperate with EAR Commercial Director and Area Directors to implement concepts and strategy of HM Group.
- Prepare sales strategy with focus on micro-market positioning and customer management.
- Building strong relationships with customers through negotiation and partnerships to implement strategies.
- Manage sales contracts to ensure mutual beneficial agreements with clients.
- Revise portfolio strategy, ensure its alignment with relevant stakeholders (e.g. production) and implementation in the market.
- Work-out product positioning strategy including promotion tactics to improve ACS brand visibility in the market.
- Analyze competition activities and implement actions to increase or defend ACS market share.
- Prepare logistic strategy with focus on return-freight opportunities.
- Oversee and support digital (Karibu, CRM) and commercial initiatives (NPS), identifying and assessing risks, helps in implementing strategies to protect company profitability and operational stability.
- Preparing budgets and forecasting revenue ensures financial targets are met and resources optimized.
- Collaborate with all ACS departments to align their objectives with business strategy.
- Perform any other duties that management sees fit.
Qualification and Experiency
- Strategic Market Insight: Proven ability to conduct comprehensive market analysis, interpret industry trends, assess customer needs, and evaluate competitor actions to inform and shape business strategy.
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or Commercial Management; a master’s degree is a plus.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in commercial or sales leadership roles, with a strong track record of driving growth and profitability.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Portuguese is highly desirable.
- Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes.
Industry Expertise: Prior experience in the cement or building materials sector is highly desirable.
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Heidelberg Materials is a global leader in building materials, attracting professionals dedicated to sustainable construction and innovative solutions across diverse operational roles.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on sustainable construction solutions positions the company as an industry leader.
- •Global presence offers diverse career opportunities across various roles and locations.
- •Commitment to innovation in building materials enhances career growth potential for employees.
What to watch
- •The cyclical nature of the construction industry may impact job stability.
- •High operational demands could lead to challenging work environments.
- •Limited public information about specific career development programs.
Why Heidelberg Materials
- •Pioneering sustainable practices in building materials differentiates Heidelberg Materials from competitors.
- •Extensive global network provides unique cross-cultural work experiences.
- •Innovative product development in cement and aggregates sets industry standards.
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About Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials is a leading global supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt. The company focuses on sustainable construction solutions and innovation in the building materials sector.
