Black Pen Recruitment - Our client is an American-based remote company. They are one of the first movers in bringing Cryptocurrency to the masses in Africa and the Middle East.
They are recruiting for suitably qualified candidates located within Nigeria, to join their exciting remote team in the position below:
Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Kano
Job Type: Remote
Language requirement: Fluent English and Hausa
Job Description
Are you an experienced entrepreneur with a passion for technology? Are you looking for a remote job? Then we have the opportunity for you!
As the Operations Manager - Northern Nigeria you will be in charge of further developing the company's operations in Northern Nigeria and building a profitable business.
As the local expert you will work closely with the corporate marketing team to design and execute a locally relevant marketing strategy.
As the company’s local representative, you will represent the company at events and meetings as needed.
You will be the voice of the company’s customers in meetings with the company’s customer service, marketing, IT and executive teams in Lagos, the USA and elsewhere.
This is an exciting position in a fast paced ever growing, profitable, venture-backed company.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Collaborate with Executive Team to create a strategic business plan of operations and business growth in the specific location
Monitor company’s financial standing by following numbers and metrics
Assist the Executive Team in executing operational and strategic initiatives
Identify and implement new opportunities that grow successful business
Ensure that management sees easily actionable core metrics for all projects and products
Pitch in during key project deployments wherever needed for successful delivery of products and solutions
Attend events related to the business idea, plan, and develop strong relations hip with potential business partners
Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the company, its products, and its client base to implement effective business campaigns
Developing and maintaining strong working relationship with external vendors
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Team:
Exude your upbeat energy and enthusiasm each and every day to motivate your team to be the best they can in every aspect of what they do
Celebrate the success of others by recognizing the contributions of committed team members and their achievements
Align your values with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Client
Be a role model for the Client’s organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people, with every word you say or put in print and everything you do
Communicate in a fashion that is respectful and well understood
Collaborate with your peers to collectively think of innovative ideas that drive business through technology
Build and utilize working relationships with internal business partners across the organization and external business contacts
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Experience as the co-founder of a technology start-up, advertising agency or similar entrepreneurial venture
Experience speaking at Bitcoin or cryptocurrency events - advantageous
Ability to direct your own days, identify worthwhile projects, and take actionable steps to accomplish goals
Energetic, resourceful and do what it takes to get the job done
Hungry to learn and you actively look for opportunities to contribute
Handle multiple projects and dynamic priorities without missing a beat
Strong negotiations and building long-lasting relationship skills
IT background, strong understanding of FinTech industry – advantageous
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Excellent analytical, organizational, prioritization and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline