Area Lead at Alistair James Company Ltd – Kigali

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

• Freight Forwarding
• Clearance & Forwarding
• Energy Industry Support Services
• Equipment Rental
• Commodity Trading
• Integrated Solutions
• Warehousing
• Ocean Freight

Industries:

• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Agriculture
• Construction
• Explosives
• Renewables

Mission

To make Africa work better

Company Values

Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety

Role Overview

We are looking for a smart, driven, and client-facing professional to establish and grow our presence in Rwanda. This individual will act as the key representative on the ground, managing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and coordinating operations across transport, clearing, and mining-related activities. This role requires someone adaptable and commercially minded, with the ability to build strong relationships and represent the business professionally in front of clients.

Responsibilities

● Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders in Rwanda
● Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring excellent service delivery
● Identify and develop new business opportunities in the market
● Coordinate and oversee transport, clearing, and operational activities
● Support mining/ logistics-related operations where applicable
● Work closely with regional teams to ensure smooth execution of services
● Provide market insights and feedback to leadership on opportunities and challenges
● Assist in establishing and growing the Rwanda office/business footprint

Education & Skills

● Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
● Understanding of logistics, transport, customs clearing, and/or mining industries is advantageous.
● Commercially minded with strong problem-solving ability.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
● Relevant work experience required; industry-specific experience preferred.
● High-potential candidates with relevant exposure may also be considered.
● Degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
● Experience working in East/Central Africa markets is advantageous.​​​​​​​
● Operational Efficiency & Project Management
● Strategic Analysis & Problem-Solving
● Stakeholder & Vendor Management
● Leadership, Mentoring & Capacity Building
● Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness​​​​​​​

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.

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