Wakanow.com is Nigeria’s first and leading online travel company that provides customers with everything they need to research, plan and purchase a trip locally and globally.
Wakanow.com offers travelers the cheapest available fares for flights, hotel reservations, airport pickups, visa assistance, vacation packages and many other travel services f...
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Provide leadership in identifying, assessing and managing operational needs for Wakanow.
Lead strategic planning to achieve business goals by identifying and prioritizing initiatives to aid business growth and smooth operating procedures.
Participate as a member of the senior management team in establishing governance, processes of direction and control to ensure that business objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately and the organization’s resources are used responsibly, particularly in the areas of operations.
Measuring the efficiency of Wakanow’s operational processes and taking steps to improve them.
Partnering with other senior management to accomplish short and long-term operational goals.
Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning
Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of operating standards, industry trends, emerging solutions, and best practices
Measuring the efficiency of Wakanow’s operational processes and taking steps to improve them
Developing and controlling all operational budgets to ensure that the company has all the resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters and maintain the financial strength of the company.
Share knowledge, mentor, and educate employees with regard to the company’s vision, opportunities, and challenges.
Develop, track, and control measures to keep track of performance across all businesses.
Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary, and prepare detailed updates and forecasts
Requirements
Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
Understanding of advanced business planning
Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues