Smart Digital Technologies (SDT) is a private Company registered legally under the Ethiopian law to engage in Digital Technologies, including Electronic Distribution Systems (EVD), Mobile Money and other telecom Services. SDT is dedicated to and has acquired latest technologies in electronic distribution, enabling mobile network operators, distributors and retailers reduce their capital expenditure, operating costs and increase revenue through digitization of the distribution and management of the entire value chain for Mobile Money and Electronic Distribution.

Smart Digital Technologies is looking for a General Manager who can meet the below requirements and handle the responsibilities listed below.

GENERAL MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a self-motivated and result-driven General Manager to lead and direct the Company’s business activities and to develop and implement effective business strategies and programs. Duties for the General Manager will include overseeing existing and upcoming business operations, allocating budget resources, formulating policies, coordinating business operations, monitoring and motivating staff, managing operational costs, ensuring good customer service, improving administration processes, engaging with partners and vendors, hiring and training employees, identifying business opportunities, and monitoring financial activities. Entrepreneurial spirit and vision in directing business functions are very crucial skill we are looking to maintain relationships with partners, clients, vendors, generating new business, increasing staff productivity, improving service, ensuring sustainability, and meeting business objectives.

The noteworthy General Manager should account for all business activities, support staff development, enhance efficiency, drive sales and improve revenue, maintain relationships with clients, enhance the Company’s image, and meet overall growth objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to grow the business by generating consistent year-over-year growth.

• Manage company goals for several departments, and they need to have practical communication skills to work with employees throughout the company. They also require strong leadership skills to manage resources and dynamic organization skills to maintain daily operations.

• Evaluating current business processes and systems

• Improving internal processes and ensuring employees work as a cohesive unit.

• Manage the business in a sustainable manner that meets or exceeds agreed upon financial and   other business goals, while adhering to all of the company’s standards and core values.

• Attain a level of top-line performance that ranks as #1 in market place competitive set.

• Communicate a clear direction to the Company staff by understanding the business’ strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.

• Empower the Company staff with a consistent mission regarding company goals to achieve desired results.

• Work cross-functionally so that the Company staff will execute all systems and processes to consistently deliver all products and services to company standards.

• Build a highly functional team of members who share a common vision and values surrounding the overall success of the organization.

• Champion change, ensuring all Company initiatives are implemented successfully.

• Be responsive and hospitable to feedback from all sources, including team members, clients, and vendors.

• Attract and retain the most exceptionally talented people available in the market and place them in positions that leverage their skills and expertise for maximum impact.

• Clearly define goals and expectations for each team member using performance review tools and hold accountable for successful performance.

• Actively nurture the Company staff’s development and advancement along well-defined career paths.

• Consistently demonstrate that you have an enduring passion for own continuous learning and professional development.

• Ensure employees are motivated and productive

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeing daily business operations.

• Developing and implementing growth strategies.

• Hiring and training section managers and staffs.

• Creating and managing budgets.

• Improving revenue.

• Evaluating performance and productivity.

• Analyzing accounting and financial data.

• Researching and identifying growth opportunities.

• Generating reports and giving presentations 

Reports to:  Board of Directors 

Job Requirements

Experience:

•  A Minimum of 10 Years

 REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

•  Degree in business management or a master’s in business administration or another relevant field.

• Telecom products distribution, mobile money, Digital finance, telecom’s sales, business administration, management, Accounting, Economics, technology Marketing, new business development, Banking and finance and related fields.

• An overall experience of 10 years and proven working experience as a General Manager or in other Executive position for a minimum of 5 years’

• Fluent in both Amharic and English

 REQUIRED SKILL

•  Demonstrable experience with business metrics

• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills

• Excellent communication, active listening, negotiation and presentation skills

• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels

• Good knowledge of different business functions.

• Strong leadership qualities.

• Highly organized.

• Strong work ethic.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Computer literate.

• Proactive nature.

How to Apply

Submit your application with a non-returnable copy of CV and relevant documents in person to Smart Digital Technologies (SDT), located at Bole Road, in front of Friendship Building, NOC Head office Building,13th Floor, or via email: mulugeta.zewide@smartcommunicationtechnologies.com and Smart@smartcommunicationtechnologies.com