Business Operations Manager (Female) at Owens & Xley Consults

Owens and Xley is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation.

We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Operations Manager (Female)

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Formulate, organize and develop marketing activities by identifying fashion trends and new market opportunities.
• Identify and foster new sales opportunities through multiple mediums
• Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Developing business management goals and objectives that tend to growth and prosperity
• Designing and implementing business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals
• Ensuring that the company has the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities
• Develop goals and objectives that tend to growth and prosperity
• Design and implement business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals
• Ensure that the company has the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities (e.g. people, material, equipment etc.)
• Organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity
• Supervise the work of employees and provide feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure proper maintenance of office building, equipment, fixed assets and facilities.
• Maintain records related to purchasing, vendors, bids, quotes and other correspondence.
• Ensure adherence to good procurement practices across the organization.
• Identify potential suppliers, negotiate and manage existing suppliers; build and maintain good working relationships
• Plan, schedule, and promote office events, including meetings, conferences and training sessions.
• Work with the accounting and management team to set budgets, monitor spending and other expenses.
• Maintain relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers
• Gather, analyze and interpret external and internal data and write reports
• Assess overall company performance against objectives
• Represent the company in events, conferences etc.
• Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines
• Supervise the overall functions of the HR and the day-to-day operations of the office.
• Responsible for recruitment, compensation & benefits, performance evaluation, training & development, counseling, employee conduct, and disciplinary issues.
• Conduct new-employee orientations; and conducts reference checks.
• Formulate, develop and implement administrative strategies, policies and processes.
• Provide HR reports to the Business Director.
• Supervise subordinates to perform tasks effectively.

Educational Qualifications

• B.Sc / BA in Business Management or relevant field; MBA/MSc/MA will be a plus

Requirements:

• 5 - 6 years work experience.
• Candidate must have managerial experience in the fashion industry.
• Proven managerial experience in the fashion industry
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems
• Good understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques

Salary
N350,000 - N400,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
2nd March, 2022.