Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 07, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
  A tour company based in Arusha and established in 1986 is looking to recruit a Managing Director. The company activity is tourism mainly in the Northern Circuit and is largely dominated by clients from Scandinavian countries.
Position: Managing Director
Department: Tour Operator
Project Location(s): Arusha, Tanzania
Education: Masters Degree
Compensation: Negotiable.

  Responsibilities
Overall
• To be overall responsible for running of the company and reaching set targets
• Control the direction of the company as agreed with the board
• Be responsible for reaching set targets and KPI’s as defined in company goals
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Develop and execute company strategies as per set vision and plans,
• Generate new business from existing and new clients,
• Initiate changes to improve the business,
• Drive growth and profitability of the company.
• Analyze and interpret trends to facilitate planning,
• Update board on business performance, new initiatives and other relevant issues,
• Maintaining awareness of market trends in the tourism industry, understand forthcoming user/ customer initiatives and monitor what competitors are doing,
• Plan and supervise regional expansion to new markets
LEGAL ISSUES
Ensure that all company documents are updated and in order such as business licenses, employee contracts, contracts with advertisers and other business partners
STAFF RECRUITMENT
• Oversee employment and ensure there are enough staff and the right people,
• To recruit temporary staff when required for various tasks,
• To consult with the board on the recruitment of permanent staff,
• Ensure all workers contracts are up to date.
FINANCES
• Decide budgets for each area of the company,
• Have complete overview of the company incomes and expenditures,
• Together with accountant keep track of and manage company account and books,
• Oversee closing of yearly accounts,
• Be responsible for setting staff salaries,
• Evaluate pros and cons of current auditor and recommend action.
MARKETING
• Set marketing strategies and budgets to reach set KPI’s,
• Engage with agents to source clients.
PLATFORMS AND WEBSITE FUNCTIONS
• Oversee website and digital communication,
• Suggest and oversee implementation of updates, improvements, changes to various digital platforms.
GARAGE
• Suggest improvements of premises to help generate income,
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulations,
• Report expenses and earnings of the Garage.
VEHICLES & FUEL
• Ensure all vehicles are kept in a “ready to go” status (cleaned, fueled & repaired),
• Oversee fuel usage of individual vehicles.
• Set systems to monitor fuel consumption of vehicles.

  Minimum Qualifications
• English language proficiency foreign language is plus
• A masters in Business Administration or relevant field
• Hands-on experience in developing strategic and business plans
• Minimum of 10 years in the tourism industry
• In-depth knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company
• Knowledge of East Africa Travel and tourism trends
• Contract duration: Minimum 5 Years

  Preferred Qualities
• Proven experience as a leader no less than 5 years,
• Excellent organisational and time management skills,
• Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills,
• Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills,
• Problem solver able to keep calm and efficient under pressure and in crisis

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Application Deadline: 26th August 2019 Send your an application to: info@outstandingsolutionstz.com 

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