Chief Operating Officer at SaharaGo

Recruitment for a Chief Operating Officer for a B2B e-commerce organisation.

Job Brief:

The COO will manage broad responsibilities that ranges from managing day-to-day operations to providing strategic advice, overseeing daily administrative and operational functions, designing and implementing policies to promote company culture and vision, oversee operations to keep businesses on track, securing the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.
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, 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

Requirements and skills:

• Proven experience as Chief Operating Officer or relevant role
• 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 people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus