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Redstone Commodity Search are working with a coffee producer / trading house looking to hire a Country Manager to join the team in Ethiopia.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Researching and managing local purchase trends to implement during company decision making for maximal P&L and to guarantee the satisfaction of business targets.
• Supervise the unique production programme as well as ensuring sustainability processes are adhered to in order to guarantee implementation.
• Oversee key operative budgets, quality control and internal logistics processes to meet the correct shipment times and business objectives.
• Undertake administrative office tasks and coordinate between the various teams to ensure company targets and objectives are met.
• Reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Key Qualifications / Experience

• 4+ years’ experience within agricultural operations management with demonstrable ability to manage and lead a commercial team.
• Excellent communication skills are mandatory.
• Additional languages are beneficial.
• Familiarity with relevant rules, regulations, and standards.
• Located in Ethiopia or willing to relocate.