Business Administrator at Myrtle Management Consultants

 As a Business Administrator (BA) you are an integral part of the Client’s business. You would be someone who loves challenges and is ready for growth. You are well-organized, handle pressure, can meet tight deadlines, juggle many jobs at once and keep up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the various businesses covering beauty.

Job Description

• Acting as a deputy in most cases, You will be counted upon to manage the day-to-day knowledge of the client’s business with regard to sales, people management, operational management, market position, and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate regular meetings with department heads to best understand their current obstacles
• Design and implement a plan of action for each area of business
• Oversee the budget and expenses of each department
• Plan strategies for streamlining and improving business operations
• Understand current market trends applicable to your market
• Renegotiate vendor contracts to obtain better rates
• Ensure customer service is top notch
• Engage with potential partners of the businesses
• Engage with third-party service providers and oversee their services such as accountants, CCTV monitoring company, suppliers etc.
• Submit weekly work plans and reports
• Drive social media management of the business
• Handle personnel management ( recruitment, leave approvals, consequence management, etc)

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Master, MBA, JD, MD) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• University education in a Foreign University, or top Nigerian University Covenant, Babcock, Pan- African University, LBS, etc. 
• Corporate strategy, financial services or payments industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated track record of planning, managing, and closing complex business projects,  effort, and managing deals from negotiation, to closing, and through delivery
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple business projects with diverse timelines
• Proven record of implementing strategic initiatives, policies, and operational decisions
• experience with defining and implementing corporate strategy
• Strategic thinking and thought leadership
• Teamwork, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and ability to lead by influence and example
• Proven ability to partner, communicate and manage/navigate through multiple disciplines and organizational groups
• Experience “managing up”, building Executive Level communications and delivering presentations
• Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, and to influence senior management and other relevant parties
• Executive presence. Strong written and oral communication, including large-group presentations
• Global experience (Education and or work) preferred
• Team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
• Be responsive and have a sense of urgency. Take ownership of projects as relevant (but also know when to delegate responsibility upward). 
• Capacity to manage high-stress situations