General Manager - Courier Business at Vodstra Limited

Core Responsibilities

• Reposition the courier business to become the industry leader.
• Utilize available technology to drive sales of the company’s services.
• Manage overheads to improve the company's day-to-day financial position.
• Increase sales to boost revenue.
• Improve business processes and operations to enhance performance and profitability.
• Recruit high-quality drivers.
• Ensure all trucks and bikes are roadworthy, fully utilized, and maintain turnaround time (TAT) at all times.
• Ensure the Northern region generates sufficient sales to backload trucks to the Western and Eastern regions within the approved TAT.
• Ensure all branch managers generate business.
• Uphold excellent service delivery in accordance with world-class standards and foster customer loyalty.

Candidate Profile

• A B.Sc / HND in Business Administration or in Transport-related course from a recognized Tertiary Institution
• Must have at least 12 years post qualification experience in the Logistics Industry with 8 Years in Senior management position preferably Head of Operations or Head of marketing of any courier Company in Nigeria
• Track record of implementing digital business processes
• Strong sales skills (prospecting, qualifying, networking and campaign management).
• Detailed understanding of sales process and demonstration of world-class sales rigor and determination.
• Proven sales ability with historic success at exceeding new business targets, whilst excelling at customer retention through professional account management, development and planning skills.
• Track record of success in B2B business sales
• Must be a member of a recognized professional body.

Note: Please note that candidates without courier operations experience as stated above need not apply.