Chief Operating Officer - Commodity Export at Pivotage Consulting

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, and Finance etc.)
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
• Assist CEO in fundraising ventures
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors
• Measures effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes both internally and externally and finds ways to improve processes
• Develops and implements growth strategies
• Acts as a liaison between company and client for quality assurance
• Raises capital through banks or outside investors to help foster growth or obtain sales goals
• Provides mentoring to all employees, including management
• Motivates staff to meet or surpass organizational and sales goals
• Coordinates with human resources department to recruit skilled talent and keep the best employees
• Oversees daily operations and makes adjustments as necessary
• Presents new ideas and cash flow strategies to board of directors and other company officers
• Directs acquisitions and sales of assets to meet organization goals
• Evaluates newly implemented sales plans

Other Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the clients on export operations issues; attend operations performance review meetings with clients to ascertain excellent service delivery to clients
• Increase efficiency in the overall organization’s business operation
• Achievement of the organization’s budget figures
• Provide Training, motivation, and direction of export operations
• Provide Leadership in the development and sustenance of skills, competencies and capability within the business operations divisions
• Ensure that all key operating personnel meet the required competency standards and are competent to carry out their duties.
• Develop company export/logistics policies, procedures, guidelines, standing orders and specific operational guidelines and ensure they are being adhered to.
• Monitoring operations and ensure excellent Quality Management System in accordance with ISO Regulations.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc (Business Administration/Related Discipline) from a reputable institution.
• MBA or M.Sc. a plus
• Professional Membership (IoD, NIM etc.)
• Minimum of 8- 10 years relevant experience in Commodity export at a senior management level in a reputable similar company.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
• Experience in fundraising will be a plus
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving

Remuneration
Salary is very competitive.