Chief of Staff at The People Practice

Our client, a service organization that delivers products and solutions to Oil & Gas companies is looking for a Chief of Staff who will play a critical role in scaling the company to the next level. This generalist role will require you to roll up your sleeves to manage day-to-day operations while also participating in the business development, tendering, supplier management and the strategic direction of the company. This role demands motivation, versatility, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and right-hand to the founder, providing critical operational and strategic direction to drive the company’s growth.
• Support the CEO in strategic initiatives with the support of consultants where necessary
• Initial projects would include developing basic processes and business plans and conducting customer and market research.
• Assisting CEO with recruiting, candidate screening, and onboarding.
• Lead the annual business planning process and collaborate closely with the CEO to set and deliver business priorities and monitor their progress.
• Day-to-day management of customer accounts, business development opportunities and leads database management.
• Building and maintaining relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Building and maintaining relationships with industry bodies, regulators and stakeholders.
• Researching key industry events, tracking delegate lists and developing lead generation plan.
• Managing regulatory permits and licence acquisition and renewals.
• Managing RFQ and ITT tender responses.
• Manage existing supplier (OEMs and technical partners) relationships and identify and generate new OEM and technical partner relationships and agency agreements.
• Prepare and edit client presentations, submissions and other presentations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BSc. Degree in an analytical field (e.g., engineering or business administration), foreign degree preferred.
• Proven track record, with 5+ years upstream oil and gas industry experience.
• Proven hands-on experience with lead generation, commercial or sales projects in the upstream oil and gas industry
• Demonstrated success in managing projects/tasks and delivering high-impact client presentations.
• Fluent in English and 1-2 local Nigerian languages (preferred).

Must have skills

• Problem Solving and Analytics – strong at structuring complex problems through quantitatively sound analysis, demonstrating exceptional business and commercial judgment. Ability to synthesize information into actionable conclusions enabling efficient decision making.
• Agility and Flexibility - thrives in dynamic environments, adapting swiftly to new information and changing circumstances, and with a solid ability to navigate and operate successfully amidst complexity.
• Effectiveness and Impact - self-motivated, proactive in self-development and demonstrates a hands-on approach to deliver by rolling up their sleeves and deep dive into the details
• Entrepreneurial - forward thinker who can challenge the status quo while maintaining a strong customer focus. Willing to take a \"hands on\" approach, while keeping the strategic objectives in mind.
• Communication - active listener, with high emotional intelligence and decision-making ability with discernment, who communicates clearly and effectively, projecting credibility, capable of influencing stakeholders across various levels. Also good at managing confidentiality.
• Organisation: Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing multiple projects and tasks
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Business development experience and Excellent relationship building skill
• Motivated, proactive self-starter with string work ethic.