Managers MOTORCARE Mozambique Lda

MOTORCARE Mozambique Lda is seeking 4 Managers to start up a new service business.

PARTS, SERVICE, FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT & LOGISTIC MANAGER
We are looking for a talented and experienced Parts Manager, Service Manager, Finance Manager and a Procurement & Logistic Manager. The main focus of the managers will be the start-up of a new large-scale service business for Motorcare in Mozambique.

MOTORCARE MOZAMBIQUE LDA
Motorcare Mozambique Lda is a company registered in Maputo, Mozambique, which holds the national distribution rights in the country for Nissan and Land Rover vehicles and UD Trucks. The Danish origin company has been located in Maputo since 1994. MOTORCARE was established in 1996 and has proved to be very successful. Since its foundation, it has grown from green field to a market-leading position in the LCV segment. The service provided by Motorcare is recognised as one of the best in the country. Motorcare operates in Maputo, Nampula, Tete and Beira and is represented by 133 employees.
The management approach is value-based and adheres to the “Triple Bottom Line” principle, which ensures that decisions are made with equal balance between financial results and social and environmental responsibilities. Motorcare is a proud member of the United Nations Global Compact.

KJAER GROUP A/S
MOTORCARE is a subsidiary of the Danish Kjaer Group A/S, which was established in 1962 and, since 1977, has delivered high-quality, world-class automotive services in emerging economies. Besides the distribution in Mozambique, MOTORCARE is a well-known group of automotive distributions operating also in Uganda and Sierra Leone with some of the leading automotive brands such as Nissan, BMW, Ford, Land Rover, Honda, UD Trucks and Suzuki. MOTORCARE Distributions provides these brands with an efficient market expansion service by ensuring efficient and effective distribution and logistics, and professionalising new and existing sales channels in areas such as business management, marketing, sales workshop and after-sales effectiveness. Another business unit in the group is Kjaer & Kjaer A/S. Kjaer & Kjaer A/S is the leading provider of vehicles and motorcycles and provides customised transport solutions to the International Aid & Development sector in the emerging economies.

CANDIDATE PROFILES

The Management team will be operating in a well-respected automotive group, where brand recognition and customer excellence is essential. Your background will demonstrate a breadth of skills and expertise, and your contribution to the bottom line will be of an exceptional level.
Believing in a meritocratic environment, where a simple approach is adopted to drive results, you will utilise a pragmatic, open and honest style, demonstrating common respect amongst colleagues whilst operating at pace and focusing on commercial capability and impact.
You must have international experience, as well as experience in being posted in emerging economies; however, consideration will be given to all applicants who possess impeccable credentials.
The expectation is a long-term employment in Kjaer Group A/S with a minimum 3-year contract.
Further, the following competencies will be considered important for the position:

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior position in the automotive industry.

· Bachelor’s Degree - preferred

· Professional attitude and dedication to achieving high results

· Proven ability to build and/or run large businesses

· Clear focus on high quality and business profit

· Proven ability to mobilise, motivate, coach and develop people in a respectable way

· Proven ability to plan, execute and secure follow-up and results

· Experience from working in emerging countries is preferred

· Fluency in English and in Portuguese

For the specific job descriptions for each position, please look at www.kjaergroup.com

KJAER GROUP A/S’ OFFER
As Manager, we can offer you:

· A challenging job in MOTORCARE Lda, which is part of an international and fast-expanding group of companies

· A professional working environment with dedicated and honest colleagues

· good opportunities to develop personally as well as professionally

· A competitive remuneration package, including bonus scheme and a benefit plan with e.g. health insurance and education package for your family

MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique became independent in 1975 after being colonised by Portugal since 1505. Endowed with rich and extensive natural resources, Mozambique's present economy is considered one of huge potential. The country's economy is based largely on agriculture but with industry & tourism growing fast. Since 2001, Mozambique has been one of the world's top ten for annual average GDP growth. South Africa is Mozambique's main trading partner and source of Foreign Direct Investment.

RECRUITMENT

Your application and CV will be carefully studied by a professional consultant at Nexus Recruitment A/S in full discretion and, if we find that your competencies match our expectations, we will call you for an interview via Skype. Later on in the recruitment process, we will invite shortlisted candidates to a face-to-face interview. Please be prepared for business cases and a personality test. We use these to ensure that both you and MOTORCARE Lda. will benefit from a long-term employment, with possibilities to develop your career within the Group.

Please forward your application to Group HR Manager Malene W. Nilsson at HR@kjaergroup.com