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Country Manager
BURN Manufacturing
Posted 4 months agoLusaka, Zambia
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Operations & Management
Job Description
BURN is seeking a Country Manager – Biomass Zambia who will be responsible for running a profitable, effective business unit across the country. This includes localising and implementing organisation strategies to meet commercial goals. The role is the key link between HQ and in-country teams, owning the management of country operations, sales targets and P&L, as well as government relations and stakeholder engagement.
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Requirements
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in operations or commercial management roles.
- 5+ years of people management experience, preferably leading cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record of achieving volume, revenue, and profitability targets.
- Experience managing and optimising last-mile distribution networks.
- Experience managing sales-support functions such as logistics, supply chain, and customer experience (added advantage).
- Highly skilled in strategic planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination.
- Above-average communication skills.
- Strong reporting skills both quantitative (performance metrics) and qualitative (market insights).
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all local initiatives, tasks, and people activity ensuring alignment with HQ guidance.
- Coordinate any legal, audit, and compliance issues requiring local management.
- Facilitate cross-functional in-country team meetings.
- Engage local stakeholders including regulators as guided by HQ.
- Ensure country teams work in appropriate, safe, and conducive office and field environments.
- Develop clear messages aligned with the organisation's goals for government stakeholders.
- Identify and engage key government officials, agencies, and influencers to foster beneficial relationships.
- Assist in developing advocacy strategies and materials including press releases.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and provide insights to leadership.
- Coordinate on-time, high-quality reporting on key metrics including risk, financial, and qualitative insights.
- Own and drive commercial performance of the country, being directly responsible for meeting sales volumes, quality of distribution and profitability targets.
- Manage communication channels to share information about BURN's initiatives, policies, and impacts with government entities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Senior leadership role running BURN's Zambia operations
- Opportunity to drive clean cooking adoption at national scale
- Regional and international professional exposure
How to Apply
Apply through the BURN Manufacturing careers portal.
