Business Unit Head (PSS08076)

About The Company It designs, finances, builds, and operates custom industrial zones and special economic zones across Africa to promote local manufacturing and sustainable trade. It operates in over 15 African nations and is backed by major stakeholders

Position Overview

Role will be focused on heading business divisions in the specific African countries to lead their Agri and non-agri commodities trading and processing SBUs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall P&L and operations of the SEZ business unit, including management of key personnel.
• Drive sales of SEZ assets to Indian, African, and global investors by effectively pitching the value proposition of investing in Africa.
• Oversee procurement, logistics, and supply chain functions to secure optimal commodity pricing and make informed trading, risk mitigation, and processing decisions.
• Plan and manage logistics to support efficient commodity trading and processing activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across Africa and internationally to ensure seamless business execution.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies related to commodity trading and processing.
• Champion commercial acumen and entrepreneurial solutions to drive business growth and operational excellence.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: 8-12 years in sales, marketing, and P&L management within the FMCG and consumer goods industry in India.
• Leadership: Proven capability to manage large business units with full P&L responsibility and lead key personnel.
• Education: Engineering and MBA graduate from a premium business school strongly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Strong commercial acumen with experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, and trading decisions.
• Soft Skills: Entrepreneurial mindset, solution-oriented, agile, excellent communication skills, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Mobility: Willingness to relocate to Africa, potentially with family, to lead business units on the continent.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

• Fast-track career growth with significant P&L, managerial, and commercial responsibilities in a large, expanding African business unit.
• Gain global exposure through interaction with international stakeholders of a multinational organization.
• Ideal for entrepreneurial professionals seeking to build wealth and lead business transformation.
• Attractive compensation structure with upside potential and tax savings, including performance-based incentives linked to sales.