Regional Manager

HR Director - People & Culture

Executive Director

Role Overview:&nbsp; <ul><li>The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for driving business development to achieve the sales objectives across the assigned countries in the region through effective distributor network, user demand generation. </li><li>The role includes building and developing a high-performing local team and ensuring operational excellence to meet business objectives.</li></ul> Responsibilities:&nbsp; Sales Management, Business Development to drive differential growth:&nbsp; <ul><li>Achieve overall regional sales targets while ensuring growth of focused products and implementing initiatives to gain market share.</li></ul>&nbsp;Drive Business Development to generate demand from users: <ul><li>Co-create and execute plans for business development initiatives through demand generation modules for key products.</li><li>Driving Field Marketing and User connect through laid down modules- ensuring consistency and reviewing for impact.</li></ul>&nbsp;Competition Fighting &amp; Counteraction: <ul><li>Assess competition in our key categories and implementing strategies to counter them with requisite plans</li></ul>&nbsp;Pricing Management &amp; Margin Delivery: <ul><li>Achieve targeted margin for focused products through mix improvement and implementing requisite pricing actions</li></ul>&nbsp;Distributor/Importer Management: <ul><li>Develop suitable distributors for business delivery and manage relationships while conducting appropriate performance reviews.</li></ul>&nbsp;Drive Commercial Hygiene: <ul><li>Manage receivables to ensure timely collections while minimizing financial exposure through appropriate payment terms.</li></ul>&nbsp;People Management: <ul><li>Recruit the right talent for identified roles.</li><li>Provide training, development &amp; conduct high quality of review based on the set business objectives&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications &amp; Experience:&nbsp; <ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, MBA Preferred.</li><li>Experience: 10-12 years in Sales &amp; business development roles, including 3-4 years in regional management.</li><li>Languages: English</li></ul>&nbsp;Required Skillsets:&nbsp; <ul><li>Can Do Will Do and Drive Initiatives independently with a set of team members.</li><li>Strong Commercial &amp; Analytical</li><li>Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to spot opportunities and convert them to Business Initiatives.</li><li>Ability to lead teams &amp; set higher benchmarks</li></ul>&nbsp;

Role Description: <ul><li>The Director, People &amp; Culture is responsible for leading the People &amp; Culture function across Tanzania hospitality properties, including Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Club, Arumeru River Lodge and Emerson Zanzibar.</li><li>The role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of People &amp; Culture strategies, initiatives and operational support that enable exceptional employee and guest experiences while supporting the achievement of business objectives.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning &amp; Onboarding&nbsp;-Lead end-to-end talent acquisition activities across Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Club, Arumeru River Lodge and Emerson Zanzibar, ensuring the business attracts, selects and retains high-quality talent capable of delivering exceptional guest and employee experiences.</li></ul> <ul><li>Employee Relations, Investigations &amp; Case Management -Lead the management of employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary processes, investigations, workplace conflict, performance concerns, misconduct cases and attendance management across the Tanzania hospitality properties.</li></ul> <ul><li>Leadership Partnership &amp; People Advisory&nbsp;- Act as the primary People &amp; Culture advisor to Operation Leaders, departmental leaders and managers, providing practical guidance on employee management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations and leadership development.</li></ul> <ul><li>Employee Engagement, Culture &amp; Employee Experience&nbsp;-Lead the implementation of employee engagement initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, improve the employee experience and reinforce our client values and expected behaviours across the Tanzania hospitality properties</li></ul> <ul><li>Performance Management, Goal Setting &amp; STIP&nbsp;- Lead performance management processes across Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Club, Arumeru River Lodge and Emerson Zanzibar, including objective setting, probation reviews, performance evaluations, development planning, performance improvement initiatives and the administration of the Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP).</li></ul> <ul><li>HR Operations &amp; Employee Lifecycle Management&nbsp;- Lead the effective management of employee lifecycle activities including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, confirmations, promotions, transfers, remuneration changes, employee records management, employee relations administration and exits across the Tanzania hospitality properties.</li></ul> <ul><li>Talent Reviews, Succession Planning &amp; Leadership Development&nbsp;- Lead talent review and succession planning processes across the Tanzania hospitality properties, identifying high-potential employees, critical roles and development opportunities that strengthen organizational capability and leadership continuity.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Strong knowledge of strategic Human Resources management practices.</li><li>Strong knowledge of talent acquisition, workforce planning and organizational development.</li><li>Experience leading employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.</li><li>Strong knowledge of performance management, talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development.</li><li>Understanding of Tanzanian labour legislation and employment practices.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, coaching and influencing capability.</li><li>Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.</li><li>Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving capability.&nbsp;</li></ul> Qualification &amp; Job Experience <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Hospitality Management or a related field.</li><li>Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or Organizational Development is an added advantage.</li><li>Professional Human Resources qualification (CHRP, CIPD, SHRM or equivalent).</li><li>Minimum of 10 years progressive Human Resources experience.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership or Business Partner capacity.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The Executive Director of Operations is responsible for the leadership, performance and operational excellence of Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Clubs portfolio of safari lodges, camps, safari businesses and future hospitality ventures.</li><li>Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer – Hospitality &amp; Conservation, the role has executive accountability for the day-to-day and long-term performance of the Companys operations, ensuring exceptional safari and hospitality experiences, consistently high accommodation and service standards, effective asset management, operational efficiency and sustainable profitability across the portfolio.</li><li>The Executive Director of Operations translates the Companys strategy and commercial commitments into operational execution. The role ensures that what the Company sells is consistently and successfully delivered across every stage of the guest journey, from reservation handover and pre-arrival preparation through accommodation, safari experiences, on-property services and departure.</li><li>The Executive Director of Operations is accountable for operational delivery, on-ground sales and trade relationships in market, guest conversion and on-property revenue and expense management.</li></ul> Responsibilities&nbsp; 1. Strategic Leadership &amp; Operational Business Performance – 20% <ul><li>Partner with the Chief Executive Officer to translate the strategic direction of Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Club into clear operational priorities, business plans and measurable performance outcomes.</li><li>Provide executive leadership across the Companys safari, lodge, camp and hospitality operations, ensuring effective execution of the Companys strategic and commercial priorities.</li><li>Act as a custodian of the Companys operational assets, financial resources and reputation, applying a long-term ownership mindset to operational decision-making.</li><li>Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across the operational organization.</li><li>Monitor business performance through financial, operational, guest experience, asset and people indicators and ensure timely intervention where performance falls below expectation.</li><li>Lead regular executive business reviews and property performance reviews to ensure corrective actions and opportunities are effectively implemented.</li><li>Identify operational risks and opportunities and recommend actions that strengthen profitability, resilience, service quality and long-term business sustainability.</li><li>Build scalable operating structures, standards and systems capable of supporting the Companys future growth and portfolio expansion.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the operational business.</li></ul> 2. Safari Business, Hospitality &amp; Guest Experience – 20% <ul><li>Provide executive leadership for Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Clubs safari business and hospitality operations across the portfolio.</li><li>Ensure the consistent delivery of exceptional safari, accommodation and hospitality experiences across all lodges, camps and safari operations.</li><li>Take executive accountability for the operational delivery of the complete guest journey, from reservation handover and pre-arrival preparation through arrival, accommodation, safari activities and departure.</li><li>Provide executive oversight of accommodation, front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, guiding, game drives, guest activities, safari logistics, fleet operations, maintenance, engineering and operational support services.</li><li>Establish and maintain clear operating and service standards across the portfolio while allowing properties to retain appropriate authenticity and sense of place.</li></ul> 3. Commercial Delivery, On-Ground Sales &amp; Financial Stewardship – 15% <ul><li>Take accountability for the operational delivery of the Companys commercial strategy across safari operations, lodges and camps.</li><li>Build and maintain strong on-ground relationships with tour operators, travel agents, DMCs, trade partners, corporate clients and other relevant market stakeholders.</li><li>Drive upselling and on-property revenue opportunities across accommodation, food and beverage, safari activities, transfers, retail and ancillary services.</li><li>Ensure operational teams understand and effectively deliver commercial campaigns, packages, products and commitments developed by the Commercial function.</li></ul> 4. Product, Accommodation &amp; Asset Excellence – 15% <ul><li>Drive the continuous operational enhancement of the Companys safari products, accommodation experiences and hospitality offerings.</li><li>Ensure lodges, camps, guest accommodation, public spaces and operational facilities evolve in line with guest expectations, operational requirements and the Companys positioning.</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Tourism or a related discipline.</li><li>Minimum of 10 years progressive executive leadership experience within Safari hospitality, tourism or related industries.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years leading multi-property or multi-business operations at an executive level.</li><li>Proven experience developing and executing business strategy and organizational transformation.</li><li>Strong commercial, financial and operational leadership experience.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading organizational growth, acquisitions, new business ventures or expansion projects.</li><li>Experience working with Boards and executive leadership teams.</li><li>Experience leading geographically dispersed operations across multiple locations.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Strong understanding of East African hospitality, safari and tourism markets</li></ul>

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