Continental Medical Supplies is an importer and distributor of pharmaceutical and
medical devices, established in 2012, with Portuguese management and 5 staff members
employed in Portugal since 2020. The company operates primarily in East Africa.
For more information visit our website: www.Continentalmed.Com
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Assistant Managing Director to act as the right-hand
to the Company Director.
This is not a traditional functional role — the selected candidate will assist the Director
across Finance, IT, Operations, Procurement, Sales, Strategy and Corporate.
This role is designed for a high-potential, early-career professional rather than a highly experienced senior executive. No prior experience in a similar role is required. We are not looking for someone with decades of management experience, but for a sharp, adaptable and ambitious candidate with strong learning ability, sound judgment and the capacity to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.
Administration.
The Director will delegate assignments in any business area, and the Assistant
Managing Director must demonstrate intellectual versatility, strong analytical capacity,
discretion, and execution discipline.
Position Details
Position: Assistant Managing Director
Type: Full-time (Remote – Work From Home)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, aligned with GMT+2
Travel Requirement: 1 to 2 times per year, totaling 1 month in East Africa
Travel Benefits: When traveling, the company covers visas, flights,
accommodation and meals. On top of it, the employee receives 50 USD per day,
for every day spent abroad
Salary: USD 2,700 per month (12 salaries per year)
Bonus: An annual bonus of up to 150% of the monthly salary, if the company
achieves its sales target
Taxes and others: The amount above will be transferred to the employee's
account and any local taxes or obligations are of the employee's responsibility.
Paid Leave: 21 working days per year
Key Responsibilities
The role includes, but is not limited to:
Strategic & Executive Support
* Act as direct support to the Director in decision-making processes
* Follow up on implementation of strategic initiatives
* Manage confidential information with absolute discretion
Finance & Control
* Financial analysis and reporting
* Cash flow monitoring and payment handling
* Identify inefficiencies, financial risks and propose corrective actions
Operations & Supply Chain
* Implement processes that support an improved supply chain
* Train and support other staff members
IT & Systems
* Assist in implementation and improvement of ERP/CRM systems
* Work with digital automation tools and data systems
* Improve internal reporting dashboards
Sales & Commercial Support
* Analyze sales performance metrics
* Support the sales team in achieving the sales target
* Monitor pricing strategies and margin controls
Candidate Requirements
Education (Mandatory minimum)
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance or Management
from a recognized institution.
Experience
* Minimum 1 year of professional experience
Profile
* Strong analytical and structured thinking
* High intellectual capacity and fast learner
* Technologically proficient
* Excellent written and spoken English (mandatory)
* Proactive, execution-driven, and detail-oriented
Ideal Candidate Personality
We are looking for someone who:
* Thinks like an entrepreneur
* Is comfortable with ambiguity and complexity
* Can operate across multiple disciplines
* Has strong loyalty and long-term commitment mindset
* Wants to grow into senior leadership responsibilities
Career Growth
This position offers direct exposure to executive-level decision making and international
business operations. The selected candidate will gain accelerated experience across
multiple business functions and will potentially become the future Managing Director of
the company.