Country Manager, Epiroc Mali

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Are you a results-driven and versatile leader with a deep understanding of the West African mining market? Do you have a track record of ensuring growth and stability of the businesses you have managed? Epiroc Mali is searching for a dynamic Country Manager to lead our operations and drive significant growth. If you're passionate about nurturing talent, delivering consistent results, and contributing to a diverse leadership team, this is your opportunity to make a substantial impact.

Your Impact

As the Country Manager for Mali, you'll be at the forefront of our business, responsible for optimizing deliverables across our four key focus areas: Sales & Marketing, Operations (including Workshop), Technical Service, and Training. Reporting directly to the Regional General Manager, you'll be an integral part of our management team, operating with the spirit of "One Region - One Team - United in Growth."

This pivotal role demands a leader who can own the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet for Mali, driving both financial performance and operational efficiencies. You will be instrumental in executing objectives aligned with Epiroc's group strategy, adding value for our customers, fostering sustained customer loyalty, and generating robust financial growth.

Key Contribution

• Business Operations: Lead and collaborate on all aspects of the business in Mali with Regional Business Line Managers, ensuring efficient operations, profitability, and strict compliance with local regulations.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute country-specific strategies that align seamlessly with Epiroc's global objectives.
• Team Leadership: Train and lead our local staff, working in partnership with HR and respective Business Lines to cultivate a strong, motivated, and high-performing team.
• Sales & Business Development: Identify market opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth through proactive client acquisition and retention efforts.
• Financial Management: Effectively manage the country's budget, P&L, and forecasting, always seeking to optimize cost structures and enhance profitability.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all operations adhere to legal and ethical boundaries, while maintaining strong relationships with local government, legal bodies, and industry regulators.
• Brand Representation: Act as the primary face of Epiroc in Mali, professionally representing the brand in media, at events, and with all key stakeholders.
• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform sound decision-making and strategic adjustments.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success and the following:

• Strategic Leadership: The ability to set clear direction, make impactful decisions aligned with global goals, and drive business growth to expand market share.
• Financial Acumen: A strong grasp of budgeting, P&L management, and financial forecasting, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and optimize cost-efficiency.
• Market Insight: In-depth knowledge of the local market, customer behavior, and the competitive landscape, enabling you to identify new business opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Operational Excellence: A proven history of effectively managing day-to-day operations and a strong familiarity with local regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements.
• People Management: Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Business Development: Proficiency in identifying partnerships, building robust client relationships, and consistently growing revenue, coupled with a track record of successful contract negotiations.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will exhibit:

• Leadership-Oriented: Leads by example, inspires others, makes confident decisions under pressure, and coaches and empowers the team.
• Results-Driven: Sets clear goals, aggressively works towards achieving them, maintains accountability for performance, and continuously seeks efficiency and profitability improvements.
• Culturally Aware: Understands and respects local customs, values, and business etiquette, adapting communication and leadership styles accordingly, and building strong local relationships.
• Strategic Thinker: Connects daily operations with long-term goals, identifies market opportunities and threats proactively, and balances short-term wins with long-term sustainability.
• Agile and Adaptable: Embraces change, responds quickly to evolving market conditions, handles ambiguity with confidence, and encourages innovation.
• Strong Communicator: Communicates clearly, persuasively, and respectfully with all stakeholders, listens actively, and represents the company professionally.
• Ethical and Integrity-Driven: Upholds company values and ethics, acts transparently, and builds a culture of trust.
• Collaborative: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, shares knowledge, and values diverse perspectives.
• Resilient and Composed: Handles stress and setbacks constructively, stays calm under pressure, and fosters resilience within the team.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Acts like a business owner – proactive, innovative, resourceful, finds creative solutions, and takes calculated risks to grow the business.

Why Join Epiroc Mali?

Are you ready for your next significant challenge? This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to Epiroc Group's long-term strategic ambition to grow in the West African region. You will have full responsibility for achieving sustainable growth and developing our people, business, and products.

As Inclusion and Diversity are core strategies for Epiroc, we strongly encourage a diverse range of applicants, including a mix of genders, to apply for this exciting role.

Ready to take the reins of our operations in Mali and help us forge a future of sustainable success? Apply now.