The MD shall provide leadership for all aspects of the company’s operations with an emphasis on long-term goals, growth, profit, and return on investment. The MD shall oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission.

The MD shall have sound knowledge of the Jute business, its operation as well as International market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executive Management Duties
Oversee the functioning of the company and provide guidance.
Share best practices for operational excellence and cost leadership
Set the agenda and direction for the development of the Company’s corporate strategy, policies and overall commercial objectives for approval by the Board.
Monitor to ensure that the company comply with the Board’s approved policies and procedures including directives for achievement of corporate goals.
Analyse business performance reports submitted by the Heads of Departments for Board decision-making.

Financial Management
Serve as the principal financial advisor to the company to support the annual operating and financial strategic plans
Monitor to ensure the successful execution of approved finance and investment strategies within the company
Lead in financial modelling and analysis to support the development of long-term strategic initiatives and business plans

Business Development and Growth
Provide supervision and advice on business development initiatives; ensuring growth in revenue, profitability, customer acquisition, customer retention, and new business of the company.
Provide leadership and technical expertise in the conception and formulation of new business ideas into saleable services in line with the Company’s long-term vision and business strategy.
Review, analyze and evaluate approved business strategies/plans for new business initiatives and provide detailed financial models to examine the value of income-generating business model ideas in line with the Company’s overall strategy/plan.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Master’s Degree or professional qualification in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Economics or related
Must be a member of a recognised professional body.
In-depth Knowledge of Business Development or Operation Management, Factory Operation, International/ Export Marketing, Jute, Production, Sales & Marketing
Jute Goods/ Jute Yarn
Twelve (12) years of relevant post-qualification experience in an assigned field with at least 7 years in a senior management role in the industry.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Business Development or Operation Management, Factory Operation, Group of Companies, International/ Export Marketing, Jute, Production, Sales & Marketing
Jute Goods/ Jute Yarn
Purchase, Procurement & Inventory Management.
Wastage control at raw material, WIP and finished goods stage.