General Manager - CMT Southern Africa at Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd

General Manager - CMT Southern Africa at Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Job description:

Since Royston Goodman will retire at the end of October 2010, we are looking for his successor as General Manager - Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd - CMT Business area.

This is a demanding and challenging position. The ideal person would be able to lead a successful team by a strong vision and the capability to achieve results in line with the strong growth the company has enjoyed over the last 5 years. We are looking for a candidate with the ability to continue this strong growth and further develop the business long and short term.

As a General Manager for Atlas Copco Construction and Mining - Southern Africa, you will have the responsibility to further increase our market share and grow our business interests in the region of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. You will be accountable for the development of a region based operation, maximizing your resources to ensure all Divisions are represented in the best way. This will be achieved by continuous development of the business plan and your organisation to ensure we achieve the budgets and at the same time increasing the effectiveness and efficiency in that we grow the Accessories, Parts and Service businesses profitably to a large installed fleet of equipment.
A major part of the business is achieved on full maintenance and repair and drill metre contracts. This approach to the business requires being “hands-on and innovative” to ensure a profitable and sustainable business, whilst maintaining a high level of customer relations.
The successful candidate will be the driving force behind the continuous skills development of the CMT team, this to ensure that the momentum is maintained in raising the skill levels to meet the demands of the businesses in this region and continuing the good works of the Atlas Copco ACademy.

Experience requirements:

You have experience in marketing and sales, preferably from a CC environment. It is advantageous if you can demonstrate a proven track record of developing business and relations within both the mining and construction industry.

Knowledge / Educational requirements:

You should have a university degree. A good knowledge of The Way We Do Things and other Atlas Copco internal procedures. Good command of English is a prerequisite.

Personality requirements:

You are dynamic with strong development and leadership skills as well as hands on and pro-active with good interpersonal skills. You have the ability to empower the team members and to create trustworthy and fair working relations. These skills should be combined with a keen interest in the culture and developing sound business relations in those countries.

Country and city description:

Witfield, Johannesburg, South Africa
Witfield is located approximately 10 kilometers east of Johannesburg.

Company presentation:

CMT is part of Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. The CMT business area is responsible for sales and service of products from the SDE, ADS, URE, CTO, RCI and RDT divisions. The company has had a strong and profitable growth over the last 5 years and is today one of the major companies in the CMT Business Area. Including a large service department we total approximately 580 people in the region. The position also includes for legal and operational responsibility for the other countries in the region i.e. Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

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