Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at a Leading Multi-branch Enterprise - GBC Professional Services

GBC Professional Services - Our client is a leading multi-branch enterprise with a global presence, encompassing Electric, Homes, Interiors, Apartments, Sourcing and General Procurement that prides itself on innovation, turnkey solutions and delivering premium services in construction, lighting, home automation, interior design and beyond.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Code: CEO/2024/02E
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking for a dynamic, experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organization into its next phase of growth and excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy; provide visionary leadership to align all departments with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement company-wide strategies for growth, profitability and operational excellence.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Board and the leadership team, ensuring seamless communication and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Team Coordination
• Supervise and provide direction to Senior Executives
• Foster collaboration and ensure every department delivers on its mandate, working as a cohesive unit.
• Operational Excellence; design and implement operational frameworks to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across all branches of the group.
• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs to ensure departments are meeting targets and deliverables.
• Stakeholders Engagement; represent the Group to internal and external stakeholders, clients, and partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with board members, employees and partners.
• Structure and Growth
• Review and strengthen the organizational structure to support long-term growth.
• Drive innovation, particularly in areas like global procurement, sourcing and high-value project delivery.

Educational Qualification and Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related disciplines. Professional qualification would be an added advantage.
• Proven track record as a senior executive or CEO in a multi-departmental organization, preferably in construction, interior design, or procurement industries.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational development, and operational management experience.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and align a diverse team of high performing executives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining organizational structures and frameworks. A deep understanding of finance, legal, acquisition and procurement processes.

Desired Attributes:

• Gender: Female preferred
• Strong emotional intelligence and empathy to manage a diverse team.
• Visionary and forward-thinking with a passion for innovation.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex challenges.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2025.