SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.
Our core services can be divided into four categories:
Inspection: our comp...
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We are looking for someone with strong leadership, high Quality Team Performance and Business Development skills to drive the OGC Business in Nigeria to meets specific Budgets & Targets, whilst achieving a long term business pipeline via successful Contract awards producing significant growth year on year.
The role offers direct Responsibility and Control of the OGC Business Performance, maintaining strict Cost Controls that produce efficiency throughout the operations.
The candidate must have a dedicated Client focus that ensures our business meets expectations.
Specific Responsibilities
To Translate Business Strategy into pragmatic action plans and successful execution;
To Analyze market potential and develop Competitive positioning and Pricing strategies;
To Develop New Services / Products and Concepts for the assigned market segment;
To Monitor market for the development of New Technologies and trends;
To Identify and promote Future Business Leaders;
To Draft / Review, Negotiate and Secure Contracts for local and international Clients;
To Promote the Image, Capability and Integrity of the Company to Clients;
Be Accountable for any claim that may arise from OGC Business activities;
To Manage pre and post Contract Commercial issues;
To Ensure the Best Quality throughout the Execution of OGC Business & Services;
To Operate to the Highest Standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct;
To Lead, Coach and Develop a High Performance Business Team;
To ensure the entire OGC Business Team remains focused on Receivables Collections that meet specific Company KPI Targets
To ensure that OGC Business remains the Number 1 Market Leader in Nigeria
Any other tasks as and when assigned by Senior Management related to this position.
Qualifications
Degree; Preferred in Petroleum / Chemical Engineering or related Oilfield services with a minimum of 5 years Oil & Gas Experience in Business / Operations Management
Or a Minimum of 10 years continuous Oil & Gas experience working within Business Management / Operations Management Teams involved in Oil Product Field Inspections & Laboratory Analysis activities.
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