The purpose of the role is to develop and execute regional strategy and execute plans derived from CBU strategies or plans. The position is responsible for execution of strategy and plans within the region and across the CBU, MPESA, EBU and Technology business units.

Key Accountabilities

• The position manages the full P&L of the region. 
• Act as a key representative / liaison of VC Tanzania within the region with key stakeholders such as private and public sector officials, staff, non-governmental organisations, customers, etc.  
• Manages a diverse portfolio within region, directly or indirectly, across marketing, sales, emerging markets, technology, safety, human resources etc. 
• Responsible for commercial capex and opex management within the agreed upon governance process .   
• Develop a strong competitor footprint in the area of operation. 
• Provide people leadership within the region.
• Drive cross functional collaboration.
• Ensure that we build and maintain a strong network position within region. 

Typical Outputs

• Network quality and coverage within region. 
• Ensure strong competitor footprint within region.  
• Brand health – NPS and ENPS.  
• Drive sales performance across channels (CBU, EBU and Mpesa)
• Grow revenue and subs market share within area.

Technical Expertise

• Customer-obsessed and solution orientated. 
• A strong change leader and ability to adapt to new opportunities and challenges.
• 5 years of marketing/commercial/strategy experience, experience of strategy articulation and/or execution an advantage 
• Detailed knowledge of mobile telecoms or related industries, as well as general strategy issues and problem solving approaches
• Specific knowledge of network, sales and distribution value chain plus business management in a commercial operational context
• Strong knowledge and experience of Vodacom operating model  or equivalent similar global corporate operation  
• Ability to operate successfully in dynamic, uncertain and challenging environments, and to manage effectively in a matrix organization
• Creativity in problem solving, with a positive ‘can do’ approach
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; Strong personal impact and influencing skills
• A diversity champion or leader in the context of the evolving working environment and society at large 
• Delivers the company’s financial results related to capex, opex, revenue and margin as defined from time to time.  
  
   

Skills

• Dynamic Prioritisation and Multi Tasking
• Business Partnering
• Requirements Analysis
• Change and Adaptability
• Data driven decisions
• Complexity Management
• Communication
• External trends and insights
• Continuous Improvement
• People Development
• Data Analytics and Insights
• Sales Performance Management
• Strategy Execution
• Business and Commercial Acumen
• Sales Methodologies and Processes
• Resilience
• Customer Centricity
• Problem Solving

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.