Job Opportunities at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited - Our client, a leading FMCG group, with head office in Lagos, is currently hiring an experienced and objective-driven Key Accounts Manager.

Duties: 

• Develop monthly sales plan to enable the delivery of sales expectations
• Responsible for managing new products launch, securing marketing contribution for strategic campaign
• Manage category budget and propose business spend on brand visibility and merchandising
• Lead deal and strategic negotiation with key accounts for success of major brands and sales targets
• Responsible for incremental growth 
• Ensure the correct products are delivered to stores/customers in a timely manner
• Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers to maintain trust
• Ensure timely cash collection
• Responsible for leading junior colleague to drive actualization of business objectives efficiently and effectively

Education, Experience & General Requirements:

• HND/BSc in any discipline. Social Sciences, Administration and Arts will be preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience, with at least 5 years of same in a similar Key Accounts Management position.
• Proven track record as Key Accounts Manager
• Experience in sales – FMCG
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability in problem solving and negotiation.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Plan and direct all restaurant operations. Maintain high standards of food, service, health and safety, ensure the efficient and profitable business performance of the restaurant and the optimal utilization of staff and resources.

Responsibilities

• Set operating goals and objectives
• Assess staffing requirements and recruit staff when needed
• Train and coach staff
• Prepare and implement standard operating procedures
• Manage staff performance in accordance with established standards and procedures
• Ensure staff know and adhere to established codes of practice
• Organize and monitor staff schedules
• Maintain employee records
• Co-ordinate restaurant operations during each shift
• Monitor adherence to health, safety and hygiene standards in kitchen and restaurant
• Keep records of health and safety practices
• Ensure compliance with restaurant security procedures
• Ensure alcohol regulations are adhered to
• Interact with customers
• Advise customers on food and beverage choices
• Oversee preparation of food and beverage items
• Ensure adherence to set recipes
• Ensure quality of food and beverage presentation
• Observe size of food portions and preparation quantities to minimize waste
• Interact with customers to ensure all inquiries and complaints are handled promptly
• Plan and coordinate menus
• Analyze food and beverage costs and assign menu prices
• Total restaurant receipts and reconcile with sales
• Ensure cash management procedures are completed accurately
• Set and monitor budgets
• Analyze budget variances and take corrective actions
• Establish and implement financial controls
• Implement and oversee cost cutting measures
• Plan and monitor restaurant sales and revenue
• Organize and supervise marketing and promotional activities
• Maintain business records
• Prepare and analyze management reports
• Determine and execute operating improvements
• Check and order supplies of non-food items
• Identify and estimate food and beverage supply requirements and place orders with suppliers
• Negotiate purchase prices and develop preferred suppliers
• Schedule food and beverage deliveries
• Check quality of deliveries and documentation
• Ensure correct storage of supplies
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs of equipment and services
• Identify and evaluate competitors
• Keep current with trends in the restaurant industry

Knowledge and Experience

• 10 years’ experience
• Tertiary qualification or more preferred
• Previous experience in food and beverage management
• In-depth working knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• In-depth working knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Experience in staff management and development
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
• Experience in analyzing financial data
• Knowledge of planning and forecasting
• Track record of managing inventory and cost control
• Knowledge of administrative procedures
• Able to use relevant computer applications

Key Skills and Competencies

• Decision-making
• Judgment
• Problem analysis and problem-solving
• Planning and organizing
• Resource management
• Communication
• Customer service focus
• Quality orientation
• Teamwork

• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• High energy level
• Stress tolerance

N.B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Roles and responsibilities 

• Maintain packet switching core nodes (SGSN, GGSN, MME, SGW/PGW, CG, and Switch) and resolve UE browsing issues. Handling technical queries, technical presentation and root cause analysis. 
• Back Office support, Alarm monitoring, problem identification and resolution. 
• Designed EPC packet switched core network topology and planned IP address/VLANs for new build LTE network. 
• Monitoring and analysis of PS core Performance KPIs for any complex issues in the network. 
• Analysis of traffic measurements, success rates and other PS KPI performance. 
• Integration of BSC, RNC, eNodeB, HSS, OCS, PCRF with PS core network nodes. 
• PS projects implementations and support for operator networks. 
• STP and DRA Swap project. 
• Designed the EPC packet switched core network topology and planned IP address/VLANs for new build LTE network. 
• Commissioned and configured SGW/PGW, MME and CG and achieved end to end first call. 
• Configured and integrated LTE network with already existing 2G and 3G Network. 
• Performed software upgrade, license loading and rectifications on Huawei SGSN, GGSN and CG to enable interoperability between the GPRS/UMTS and LTE nodes. 
• Strong Knowledge of MME, SGSN, SGW, PGW, GGSN, PCRF, VoLTE, CG, DNS, URL Server, OCS 
• Strong Knowledge on Protocols: BSSAP, RANAP, GTP, MAP, SCTP, Diameter, SGSAP, S1AP, RADIUS 
• Good Knowledge on Interfaces: Gb, Ga, Gn/Gp, Gr, Gf, Gi, Gy, Gx, SGs, S1, S6a, S10/S11, S5/S8, GGSN, SGW, PGW , SGSN, MME, CG, DNS, Switch, Firewall, SPS, HLR/HSS, PCRF 
• KPIs Analysis: Mobility, Accessibility, Retain ability, Availability, etc Location Lagos Designation EPC Core Network Engineer

Experience From 4 Years Qualification

Requirements

• Graduate in Computer Science / Information Technology / Networking / telecom. Certification required : CCNP, CCSP, CCDA Working knowledge on Cisco & Huawei network switches and routers. Detailed technical knowledge of L2 & L3 routing, switching protocols. Available to work in 24*7 shift time, on-call support. 
• Analysis and Solution for E2E problems like throughput, accessibility, and mobility. 
• Abilities to evaluate the network performance. 
• Good knowledge on CS nodes configuration and parameters (MSC MGW HLR HSS etc), basic and optional features to help to improve the network performance and user experience. 
• Abilities to Planned and Designed HLD/LLD for entire EPC Core. 
• Abilities to Implement Layer7 DPI, Content Based Charging, service based traffic shaping, flow based charging and Bandwidth control. 
• Configuration of Cisco routers and switches. 
• Huawei Routers and Switches. 
• Strong Knowledge of routing protocols such as static, ospf, isis, bgp, mpls,l2vpn. 
• Hands on Huawei PS Core equipment’s and Cisco Routers. 
• Availability to system 24X7 for any issue resolution and willing to learn further