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Zonal Head - West Africa | Construction Chemicals

Michael Page
Mumbai, India
12-15 Years
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Job Description

  • Lead multicountry growth across a highimpact African region
  • Strategic leadership role with strong visibility and autonomy

Job Description

  • Lead the complete commercial agenda across West, South & Central Africa, covering markets such as Ghana, Congo, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria.
  • Develop and execute growth strategies based on local market insights, competitor intelligence, and emerging category opportunities.
  • Drive financial discipline, governance, and adherence to commercial policies across all operating markets.
  • Ensure excellence in operations, including systems, processes, business modules, and organisational ways of working.
  • Coach, mentor, and upskill Area Managers and field teams to enhance capability and raise performance benchmarks.
  • Expand distribution, strengthen channel relationships, and identify new business development opportunities.
  • Partner crossfunctionally with supply chain, marketing, and product teams to deliver regional growth plans effectively.
  • Oversee a team of six Area Managers and ensure highquality execution across diverse geographies.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Zonal Head - West, South & Central Africa should have:

  • 12-15 years of relevant experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development.
  • Prior experience in Africa or significant exposure to international markets, preferably in emerging economies.
  • Industry background in paint, construction chemicals, hardware, or specialty chemicals is preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage remote and multicultural teams.
  • Proven track record of driving commercial growth and operational excellence.
  • High adaptability, resilience, and ability to operate in dynamic, complex environments.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and financial management capabilities.

What's on Offer

  • Leadership mandate covering multiple highpotential African markets.
  • Opportunity to shape regional strategy and drive substantial business expansion.
  • Strong organisational backing, international exposure, and crossfunctional collaboration.
  • Competitive compensation aligned with senior leadership roles.



This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and grow within a reputed organisation in the Chemical Industry. If you are based in Mumbai and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

More Info

Job Type:
Permanent Job
Function:
Chemical Industry
Employment Type:
Full time

About Company

Michael Page

Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds&#x3B; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.

Job ID: 143718913

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