Identify the key stakeholders and own the critical relationships needed to launch and scale business operations in the new markets, building supply, brand awareness and initial customer demand
Be the face of Renda to local regulators, policymakers and stakeholders in the new market(s)
Build an expansion plan and define timelines and budgets while partnering with the relevant cross functional teams in order to test, optimise, roll out and provide feedback to ensure a successful market launch
Continually innovate on launch playbooks to help scale to other markets in other key cities
Build and manage relationships with distribution partners in order to promote highly efficient business operations
Liaise with the HR team to build a strong local operational team
Drive initial service demand in the new market(s) while promoting brand awareness
Provide input to the executive leadership team for efficient business planning
Adhere to Renda’s Equal Opportunities policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
Keep abreast of all legislation and regulations and ensure Renda’s adherence
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
5-6 years’ work experience in a similar role or in a role leading operations or product expansion preferably at a tech start-up
Experience developing efficient procedures, optimising systems, and defining & achieving benchmark operational goals in ambiguous, untested environments
Resourceful and innovative to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges
Analytical, data-driven and with strong business acumen
Strong interpersonal and management skills
Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter who owns responsibility for the risks and rewards of running an innovative sustainable operation
Ability to work with minimum direct oversight.
Exceptional communication and organisational skills
Strong leadership skills and an effective problem solver
Strong project management skills with great attention to details
Our Vision: To be the largest and most trusted fulfillment partner for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and e-Commerce platforms across Africa.
