Unifi is hiring a Deputy Country Manager in Uganda to join the country management team, optimise business operations, drive profitability and support the Country Manager across head office, branch and call centre operations.
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Unifi Uganda
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead, monitor and provide ongoing training to the local team.
- Recruit and select new staff as the organisation grows.
- Take responsibility for team performance.
- Build good relationships with key stakeholders.
- Manage procurement and spending decisions and control costs.
- Drive profitability.
- Oversee credit risk and implement credit policy changes including employer risk management.
- Improve branch operations, collections and cost control processes.
- Support the Country Manager in managing head office, branch and call centre operations.
- Roll out new branches.
- Liaise with centralised IT and analytics teams to improve local operations.
- Ensure regulatory compliance through interactions with authorities.
- Lead projects to improve client base quality and roll out products.
- Support marketing to grow sales from existing clients and oversee client acquisition.
- Strengthen the Unifi brand in Uganda.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- 10 years of work experience at senior management level in a high velocity sales environment.
- Experience in finance and credit is preferable but not essential.
Skills & Competencies:
- Operational leadership.
- Credit risk management.
- Cost control and profitability.
- Stakeholder and regulator engagement.
How to Apply
About Unifi Uganda
Unifi, Inc., established in 1971 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a leading international textile manufacturing company specializing in polyester yarns. The company is committed to delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality fiber solutions, serving diverse markets including apparel, automotive, and home furnishings. Unifi has earned recognition for its dedication to excellence and sustainability, notably through its REPREVE brand, which transforms recycled materials into performance fibers.
The organization fosters a collaborative work culture that emphasizes integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement, offering employees opportunities for professional growth and development. Unifi operates globally, with facilities in the United States, Colombia, El Salvador, and Brazil, employing approximately 2,900 individuals.
The company's business model centers on providing recycled and synthetic fiber solutions, utilizing advanced technologies to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Unifi actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, focusing on environmental sustainability and community development. For more information, visit their official website at https://unifi.com.
Mission
Unifi Uganda’s mission is to make credit more accessible to the underserved and unbanked market by offering simple, transparent, and fast lending solutions that unlock opportunities for clients (e.g., education, business growth, improved livelihood).
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