Company Description We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.Job DescriptionPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESDefine the division's development policyStrengthen market position and increase local market shareManage the division's administrative and commercial activitiesManage and supervise the employees' activitiesEnsure that activity reports are drawn up and submitted on timeSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare annual and monthly budgets for the division as a wholeEnsure the production of monthly and annual statistics for all products handled by the divisionEnsures the implementation of a business development policy for the divisionEnsure that monthly reports are drawn up and circulated on all the division's activities: operations and incomeEnsure the implementation of the division's sales and marketing policy is well monitoredManage the Fumigation and Maritime Expertise Soil Products Division in Abidjan and San PedroAnalyse the feasibility of invitations to tender and orders, and ensure that they are responded to and followed up, taking into account the equipment and skills of staffValidate tenders drawn up by staff and invoices (various products, coffee, cocoa, fumigation)Ensure the ongoing development of the pricing system and propose the corresponding changes as requiredMonitor the division's costsEnsure that the skills of its staff are maintained and improvedEnsure that the division's quality system complies with the ISO 9001 standardProvide general supervision of Storage Agrement Management (STMA) activities and all the division's operationsComply with Operational Integrity procedures as defined by the Group (HSE)QualificationsEDUCATION :Master's degree (BAC + 5) in agronomy, agro-industry or any other equivalent qualificationEXPERIENCE :At least 5 to 7 years' professional experience in agricultural services, ideally in the inspection and control sectorCOMPETENCIES :Fluent (French and English)Good knowledge of the market and the agricultural industryExcellent management, planning and reporting skillsGood IT skillsAbility to analyse and think strategically with a pragmatic approachCommunication, negotiation skills, persuasion and diplomacy are keyAbility to manage critical situationsAbility to work to tight deadlinesBe resilientFlexibilityAbility to anticipate in an unstable environmentOrganisational skillsself-motivatedAdditional InformationIf you are interested then please send us your resumeThe deadline for application is 18th February 2024.
