Brands on a Mission, a Certified B Corp, is dedicated to catalyzing and generating an additional US$1 billion investment in sustainable business models that address health and well-being. We are committed to creating sustainable social and environmental impact through the power of brands.
We are seeking a Managing Director to lead our strategic and top management functions. This is a full-time position requiring a BA/BSc/HND qualification.
Profile Sought:
Senior Leadership: Experience in commercial, operations, or finance within a consultancy or agency environment. Impact + Numbers: Balances profitable growth with mission-first impact. Team Builder: Proven track record in building and motivating high-performing teams. Deal-Maker: Thrives on strategy, negotiation, and closing complex deals.
Role Scope:
Ringfenced P&L Management: Maintain absolute financial control and accountability over designated business unit or portfolio P&L. Drive profitable growth by identifying new revenue streams, managing contract renewals, and structuring creative financial terms. Oversee commercial reporting, including margin analysis, variance analysis, and cash flow tracking. Own the pricing strategy and trade spend, ensuring bids and proposals are competitive yet highly profitable.
Resource & Capacity Management: Lead workforce and talent resource management, driving high performance and operational efficiency across delivery teams. Align human and technical resources with project demands, ensuring optimal utilization rates and mitigating bench time. Partner closely with segment heads to forecast hiring needs, upskill staff, and allocate the right personnel to high-priority client accounts. Actively define beneficial time management of MS Inc. – prioritize high priority client opportunities/engagements.
Commercial Strategy & Bidding: Oversee the bid management and tender process, developing win themes, cost models, and risk/reward analyses for complex projects. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to seize strategic expansion opportunities. Responsible for growth strategy via the development of scalable models for product development and delivery. Lead high-stakes commercial negotiations with suppliers, vendors, and key clients.
Executive Partnership/Brand Champion: Act as passionate advocate for BOAM within leadership position. Serve as sounding board with commercial leads to prioritize opportunities for involvement of MS Inc. Act as Prof. Myriam Sidibé deputy within the day-to-day operations of the business.
Method of Application:
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