Permanent

Our client is part of a major group and operates in 40 countries, with nearly 29,000 employees.
It offers tailor-made service solutions for those working in extreme conditions in on- and off-shore locations and its activities also cover Corporate Services, Healthcare, Education and Defence sectors.
Our client is currently looking for a Country Manager to support their business operations in Algeria (3000 employees, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Certified) where they provide services to Oil, Gas and Constructions companies and also to develop further segments. This is a permanent position on an open ended contract.
Reporting into the Vice President for Central Asia and North Africa (CANA), the successful candidate will define and implement the business development strategy for the Country by building a strong and efficient network locally and regionally and in co-ordination with the Zone Business Development Manager.
You will manage the local legal entity, define and implement the commercial strategy for their business and achieve set economic objectives for the Country.
You will manage existing contracts and ensure terms and conditions are respected.
You will manage, develop and motivate a team of 10 direct reports.
You will achieve sustainable growth and profit and ensure client satisfaction.
You will create a positive network with local authorities and community organizations.
Finally you will also ensure commitment to Health and Safety issues in all aspects of the business and report to the Zone timely and as per the schedule.
Of graduate calibre, the ideal candidate will be an accomplished Country Manager, Catering General Manager / Hotel Manager and will have a proven track record in contract catering or facilities management sectors ideally in CANA and internationally.

Your practical experience should be supported by a Degree in Business Management or in Catering / Hospitality or Facilities Management.
You will have a good knowledge of remote site management and your operational experience should have included responsibility for multi-site catering, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance.
Ideally your experience will have included managing budgetary and cost control management, in excess of Eur 20 millions.
You should have previously managed multi-site support functions such as HR, Finance, Supply Chain, QHSE, Operations etc.
You will have strong entrepreneurial flair, good commercial and financial acumen, be achievement oriented and have strong leadership skills able to create team effectiveness.
You will be energetic, highly motivated, results oriented and capable of inspiring your team.
Capable of independent thought and possess excellent planning and organisation skills, able to work to tight deadlines, you should be fluent in English and French and ideally able to speak some Arabic. You should have a strong attention to detail.
Instant credibility is essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.
You will be resourceful with a flexible outlook, have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities and be able to fit in to an international dynamic and multi-cultural environment.
Finally you should possess a Drivers Licence and be IT / PC literate.