Business Manager at Spurt!

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Summary

• We are recruiting a business manager to drive efficient business operations and provide management level leadership to the team.

Responsibilities

• Review the operating results of the company & compare them to established objectives and goals, and follow up to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication throughout the company to ensure that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities of all executives are clearly defined and understood.
• Periodically review and check the performance of the Management Team and recommend remedial action and improvements.
• Ensure the development of an effective organizational structure and the promotion of a positive work environment in which management development for succession is nurtured.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively to appropriate executives to ensure the smooth running of the company.
• Conduct monthly performance appraisals for all team members and recommend salary adjustments, rewards, and promotions.
• Monitor the adherence of employees to guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure quality project delivery for our clients
• Support the growth team with lead generation activities
• Support the development and delivery of our strategy across the organization by ensuring that the right policies and procedures are in place
• Engage employees across the organization to encourage maximum performance and dedication
• Oversee the company’s business operations to ensure the company has effective operational and financial procedures in place, tracking revenue and other performance targets
• Recruit and develop the best talent for the company
• Provide advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to the Management Team to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies.
• Assist the Board of Directors in setting strategic goals, objectives, budgets, policies, and procedures to enhance its market share, profitability and return on investment.
• Conduct a strategic review of performance regularly to determine whether the company is meeting its short-and long-term objectives (increase in profits, increase in market share, return on investment, etc.).
• Develop, in coordination with the Management Team, an integrated business plan that optimizes market share and profitability of existing or new activities.
• Set departments' high-level goals, objectives and plans and work with them on attaining such goals by closely monitoring their operations.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree, and a Master’s Degree will be an advantage.

Experience

• At least 3 years experience as a business manager or relevant managerial role.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases, and information systems
• Experience in staff management, goal setting and business optimization.
• Proven experience with business and strategy development processes
• Working knowledge of the latest business policies and regulations.
• Demonstrable analytical thinking & business insight

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including proven success in the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively and persuasively
• Familiar with tools such as Google Apps, Slack, Microsoft Office, Zoom, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize work
• Strong business acumen in addition to technical skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team
• Ability to demonstrate leadership
• Motivated, optimistic, and passionate about our mission
• Impeccable work ethic, ability to multi-task and thrive working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to build relationships and trust as part of a small team
• Willingness to be flexible and nimble
• Most importantly, abundant curiosity about how to make this world a better place to live
• A critical thinker, who is curious, intuitive and pays attention to details
• Ability to work autonomously, incredibly professional, discreet, and trustworthy. Gossips need not apply.
• Extremely detail-oriented and you do not drop the ball.

Desired Characteristics:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: have the hunger to be proactive and take over the lead strategist.
• Team Spirit: be able to always work with colleagues
• Dynamism: be able to adjust quickly and effectively to new situations.
• Integrity: we need to be able to trust your ability to do what is right, not just what is expedient
• Self-Reliance: be able to make important decisions on behalf of the company.