Job Title

Country Manager - Myanmar

Reference

SG 1403-7

Job Description

Our Client is a world leading trading house. They are one of the major players in the trading world with over 100,000 employees and over US$ 100 billion in annual sales and revenue. They provide innovative solutions to customers across major market segments; including agriculture and food and energy and natural resources. Some of their major businesses include the trading and distribution of agricultural commodities, manufacturing and sale of livestock and feed, trading in energy, steel and transport, and the production of food ingredients. They also provide risk management and financial solutions to both their customers and their own businesses in the markets of oil, gas, energy and resources. Due to an expansion of the Company's Asia presence, they are currently seeking a senior professional with strong experience in setting up and managing new business entity in Myanmar.

Purpose:
The Country Manager plays a critical leadership role and will be the key contact point for the Company to access the Myanmar market. They will be overseeing the start up and new business management for the Company's businesses in Myanmar and serve as a liaison and facilitate relationships on behalf of the Company's commercial teams in the various locations with local supply chain & distribution contacts and customers.

Experience
"    Bachelors/Masters Degree in Agriculture Science/Business/Commerce/Management and/or other relevant disciplines
"    Significant years of work experience operating in Myanmar in a managerial or executive capacity
"    Prior or existing experience in an advisory position to the local government will be highly advantageous
"    Possess good network and relationships within Myanmar especially with the local government and industries trading soft agri commodities/natural resources/food production
"    Strong proven experience in Myanmar market
"    Excellent knowledge of local business environment and government regulations
"    Strong proficiency in English, both written and verbal
"    Additional proficiency in Burmanese would be highly desirable but not necessary

Location

Other