General Manager Job in Kenya - Sports TV

We are a market leader in the in the business of Sports TV Broadcasting, Rights and Production.
 

A position for a General Manager has arisen.
 

If you fit the below kindly apply.
 

This Individual wilt be expected to: Identify business opportunities that align with the strategy of the company, formulate, implement and monitor market strategy

Accountabilities:

• Customer Service Excellence focus.
• Manage Television operations.
• Identify business opportunities that align with the strategy of the company.
• Commissioned market research.
• Formulate/Implement /monitor business strategy.
• Formulate/ Implement/ monitor marketing strategy.
• Prepare Board Papers.
• Manage Kenya Office staff.
• Monitor financial and performance targets of regional office.
• Maintained relationships with Sport Bodies / Business partners / Government Departments / 3rd Party Broadcasters.

Competencies

• Operations Knowledge/ experience
• Organisation understanding
• Knowledge / experience in a financial, environment - at a senior level.
• Corporate finance understanding
• Human Resources / talent management
• Legal understanding
• Administration understanding
• Tax knowledge
• Computer software knowledge (finance - spreadsheet, word processing packages)
• Pay television industry / market knowledge
• Internet industry knowledge
• Marketing knowledge
• Publicity
• Public relations & corporate communications
• Market & Customer Knowledge

Skills

• Leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical ability
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Organising and planning
• Team leadership
• Negotiation skills
• Decisiveness
• Management experience
• Problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Networking skill
• Ability to handle conflicts of varying natures and complexities
• Judgment

Personal Qualities

• Cultural sensitivity
• Service Orientation
• Empathy
• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Results orientation
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Drive/energy
• Diplomacy/tact
• Risk taking
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Ability to handle stress /work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Initiative / innovation

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, economics or related fields
• An MBA and relevant working experience will, be an added advantage
• A Minimum of 10 years Management experience

The ideal candidate should have had a senior management experience at General Management / Board level in a commercial environment.

Applicants should submit their CV to email address: sportgm2012@gmail.com marked “General Manager.” on the subject line. 

Closing date: 17th August 2012