General Manager at AT Hochberg Consulting

AT Hochberg Consulting - Our client is a major supplier of construction chemicals, concrete accessories and comprehensive waterproofing systems. They are looking for an experienced candidates to join their expanding team in Lagos.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Nigeria

Overview of Role

• The General Manager will be primarily responsible for planning, developing, and directing all commercial activities through defining the strategic objectives and cascading these to the business plans and ensuring flawless execution to provide maximum profit and return on the invested capital.
• He will be expected to represent the local market strategies and points of view to management to enrich the company’s strategies and plans.
• As an experienced engineering business executive, the incumbent will also embody the local market perspective and actively participate in helping to shape the strategic direction of the projects under direct control, with full profit & loss responsibility.

Key Responsibilities
Business Strategy / Financial Management:

• Manage P&L and balance sheet performance. Drive overall profitability and build sources of growth and value creation in line with pre-set targets in the organisation
• Develop and operationalize strategies, long-range plans, annual operating plans, annual budgets, while measuring progress on an ongoing basis.
• Undertake project management activities and supervise the teams.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the development of the project.
• Take active part in Business Development and Selling efforts; build new customer relationships.
• Plan and manage the operation’s team development and resource allocation.

Operational Excellence/ Team Management:

• Be responsible to secure effective management of the projects.
• Act as a navigator and a visionary to build and lead a team of dynamic and innovative professionals.
• Attract and develop talent pool and organization efficiency.
• Promote a friendly climate, good morale and cooperation.
• Create strong team spirit.
• Protect and promote corporate reputation.
• Ensure business processes, tools, and internal controls to support operations.
• Run training programs for all functions.
• Be responsible for capital investment planning and control and implement business excellence.
• Ensure regular communication of business performance against objectives.
• Develop strong relationships and communication links with key stakeholders such as employee representatives, local community leaders, sector opinion leaders.
• Assume responsibility for ensuring business compliance with company corporate initiatives and guidelines, including environmental, health and safety and accounting procedures.

Key Skills

• Strategic Management skills (Planning, Financial, Analysis, Business development) are required
• Strong team-building and managerial skills
• Good computer skills
• International mindset. Having basic understanding in international agreements and business partnership principles
• Business-oriented mindset. Strong judgment and strategic thinking. Mental agility with ability to focus on key issues quickly and incisively
• Ability in project management and in developing project plans, coordinate projects, communicate changes and progress, complete projects in time and budget, manage project team activities

Essential Requirements

• B.Sc. Civil Engineering/ Construction Management or related field
• Over 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated success in project management and team execution
• Experience managing multiple projects
• Experience of working in Housing Complex Development

Education

• B.Sc/HND Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related field
• You will be required to have a heart for sales and business development.

Application Closing Date
29th August 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: hr@athochbergconsulting.com