A Trading Company in Zanzibar is pleased to announce an open vacancy for the position of General Manager. Qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.

Position

General Manager

Job Overview

The General Manager will be responsible for overseeing the company’s overall business operations, including sales, procurement, importation, distribution, logistics, finance, and business development.

The role is focused on ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, improving company performance, supporting business growth, and maintaining profitability.

Educational Requirements

Applicants should have a relevant academic background in one or more of the following fields:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
• International Trade
• Commerce
• Supply Chain Management
• Finance
• Economics

A Master’s Degree, especially an MBA, will be considered a strong advantage.

Work Experience

Applicants should have 5–10 years of relevant work experience in areas such as:

• Trading industry
• Importation and distribution
• Procurement management
• Sales management

Required Knowledge and Skills

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of:

• Tax compliance
• Customs procedures
• Logistics operations
• Supplier negotiations
• Banking operations

Applicants should also demonstrate a proven track record in:

• Business growth
• Team leadership
• Operational management

Core Responsibilities

The General Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

• Oversee daily business operations and overall company performance
• Develop and implement effective business growth strategies
• Manage procurement, logistics, and distribution activities
• Monitor financial performance and operational budgets
• Build and maintain strong supplier and customer relationships
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations
• Lead, supervise, and motivate staff across different departments
• Prepare operational and performance reports for management

• Oversee daily business operations and overall company performance
• Develop and implement effective business growth strategies
• Manage procurement, logistics, and distribution activities
• Monitor financial performance and operational budgets
• Build and maintain strong supplier and customer relationships
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations
• Lead, supervise, and motivate staff across different departments
• Prepare operational and performance reports for management

• Tax compliance
• Customs procedures
• Logistics operations
• Supplier negotiations
• Banking operations
• Business growth
• Team leadership
• Operational management

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Economics
• Master’s Degree, especially an MBA, will be considered a strong advantage