Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client is a multi-disciplinary practice of Architects and Engineers with a strong footprint in the Nigerian construction industry, is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: General Manager
Job Reference: 1299
Location: Lagos
Industry: Construction & Real Estate
Function: Commercial & Communication
Job Description
General Management, Operations & Business Development:
- Lead the execution of strategies developed by the top management team and Board of Directors.
- Take responsibility for delivering results on a day-to-day basis all year round
- Provide day-to-day leadership and management to a service organisation that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the company.
- Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.
- Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external.
- Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
- Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
- Motivate and lead a high-performance team; attract, recruit and retain required members of the team not currently in place; provide mentoring as a cornerstone to career development program.
- To ensure technical, operational and logistics support of all ongoing projects
- To interact and engage with external parties in order to enhance the reputation of the company and facilitate the growth of the business Researching new technologies and alternative methods of efficiency.
- Identifying and initiating contacts for business opportunities through research and market analysis
- Working closely with management in locating and following up on new business initiatives in the industry.
- Involvement in the clarification and closing of respective commercial and legal matters.
- Screening potential business deals through analysis of market strategies, deal requirements, potentials and financial risks. Competition evaluation and monitoring
- Develop negotiating strategies and positions by evaluation of risks and potentials and estimating potential partners' needs and goals
- Closing new business deals, developing and negotiating contracts, integrating contract requirements with business operations
- Networking and enhancing company's reputation
- Developing and maintaining personal and professional networks and participating in professional organisation
Project/Financial Management:
- Setting and reviewing budgets as well as managing cost. Overseeing inventory, distribution of all resources. Review and advise on annual operating and capital budgets
- Experience in monitoring project profitability
- Follow up with Clients on Payment
- Plan and monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of projects and policies.
Expectations
- Bachelor's degree from any field preferably Economics. Accounting background would be an added advantage
- MBA/Master’s degree in business, financial management or related field
- 7-10 years’ experience with at least 3 years in senior management role
- Experience of business unit management in a similar business
- Extensive networking experience with proven track record in generating new opportunities pipeline resulting in successful closure
- Have "hands-on" approach in the construction sector and be prepared to generate actionable partnership ideas
- Good knowledge of customer economics, with ability to identify and develop new business solutions in construction
- Experience in customer exposure at executive level in construction or other industries
- Experience of business unit management in a similar business
- Results-oriented entrepreneurial spirit and “can do” attitude
- Strong business leader, coach, and team player Excellent people skill
- Skilled in organisational development, personnel management, budget and resource development
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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