Career at GVA Partners, Friday 20, November 2015

Growth in Value Alliance (GVA Partners) is recruiting a Branch Manager for its client.

BRANCH MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage Company’s Representative Office in Nigeria

Collaborate closely with Company’s Sales Managers and regularly report to one of Company’s subsidiaries

Execute market research & analysis and develop sales strategies in the HVAC&R sector within the country

Establish and expand a sound relationship network to customers and relevant industry stakeholders such as distributors, contractors, installers, end users and consulting engineers and institutions along the entire cold value chain

Direct and oversee refrigeration systems in all kinds of different industries and sectors (Food & Beverages, Retail, Environment, Energy, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Hospitality, Health, Logistics & Transport)

Function as a ‘System Spe…t’, supporting and training customers in the technical and functional planning, design, installation, revamping, commissioning, operation, supervision and maintenance ofefficient HVAC&R commercial and industrial installation systems
Accommodate customer requirements and ensure optimal customer service and meeting client satisfaction

Get acquainted with Company’s product portfolio (compressors, condensing units, pressure vessels, valves, electronics and transport applications) and provide support to all equipment

Actively drive Company’s Sub-Saharan Africa sales strategy

Supervise, guide and support Company’s after sales and spare parts policy

Supervise, guide and support Company’s service & maintenance center within the country (fault diagnosis & troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, remanufacturing)

Support the organization and implementation of Company’s global marketing campaign in the region

Support the organization and implementation of Company’s “West Africa Cool Trainings” (basic refrigeration and service & maintenance trainings)

Responsible for cost control & estimation, preparation of yearly budget forecasts

Gradually develop the Rep. Office to a matured Sales Office with revenue & profitability responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic

8-10 years of experience

Refrigeration System Engineer or Technician, Refrigeration Plant Constructor

Sound experience in theory and practice of HVAC&R technology

Work experience with AC, commercial & industrial refrigeration and/or transport applications

Knowledge in the area of HSE, climate control, energy efficiency, standards and international regulations for refrigeration systems and natural refrigerants and

Knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Fluency in written and spoken English/French; local languages (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba or Kiswahili) as well as German are a bonus

Exceptional organizations skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, secure and authoritative appearance, self-motivated to work independently, team player who is open to feedback and on-going self-development

Willingness to travel

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, current and expected salary tocontact@gvapartners.com and recruitment@gvapartners.com using the job title as subject of the mail.

Career at GVA Partners, Friday 20, November 2015