Jobs at Proten

Coverage: South-South and South-West Region

Job Summary

• The Sales Representative will be responsible for driving sales and market penetration of In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) products, laboratory equipment, and reagents across the South-South and South-West region.
• The role involves developing strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, expanding market coverage, and achieving assigned sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales and promote IVD products, laboratory equipment, and reagents across the South-South and South-West region.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, distributors, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base and market presence within the assigned territory.
• Achieve and exceed assigned sales targets and contribute to overall business growth.
• Conduct product presentations, demonstrations, and customer training where required.
• Provide timely sales reports, market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitor insights.
• Follow up on sales leads, customer enquiries, and business opportunities to improve conversion rates.
• Maintain existing accounts, ensure customer satisfaction, and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Monitor market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities for product promotion and increased sales.
• Travel within the South-South and South-West region to visit customers, develop new accounts, and support sales activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ sales experience, preferably in the IVD, medical diagnostics, or laboratory equipment industry.
• Must currently reside in (Edo State, preferably Benin City), Lagos and Port Harcourt.
• Knowledge of laboratory products, diagnostic equipment, and reagents is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to generate sales, develop customer relationships, and meet sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong business development, prospecting, and account management abilities.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the South-South and South-West region.

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Industry: Trade & Manufacturing
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Job Summary

• Our client seeks an experienced Head of Operations to oversee retail, warehouse, production, distribution, and facility operations.
• The ideal candidate will drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, process improvement, and team performance while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee retail, warehouse, production, logistics, and facility operations.
• Improve operational processes, productivity, cost efficiency, and profitability.
• Manage budgets, inventory, equipment maintenance, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
• Lead and supervise departmental managers and operations teams.
• Monitor performance targets, implement improvements, and report to executive management.
• Drive continuous improvement, accountability, and effective resource utilisation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of operations experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations across manufacturing, warehousing, retail, or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of operational strategy, inventory management, cost control, and process improvement.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and team-management skills.
• Relevant professional certifications are required; an MBA or master’s degree is an added advantage.

Remuneration

• Benefits: Housing Allowance, Annual Leave Allowance, HMO, Pension, and Communication Allowance.

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Job Summary

• Our client seeks an experienced HR professional to oversee HR operations, performance management, payroll controls, employee relations, and compliance while driving efficient HR service delivery across its locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations, talent acquisition, learning and development, and site HR administration.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and performance improvement plans.
• Monitor performance appraisal cycles and ensure timely completion.
• Review payroll inputs, compensation changes, and payroll accuracy.
• Ensure HR compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Consolidate HR metrics and prepare reports for management.
• Supervise HR teams, improve processes, and ensure effective service delivery.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–9 years of broad HR generalist experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or team-lead role.
• Strong experience in HR operations, performance management, payroll controls, employee relations, and compliance.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, HR analytics, and performance appraisal frameworks.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• CIPM, SHRM-CP, or PHRi certification is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Housing Allowance, Annual Leave Allowance, HMO, Pension, and Communication Allowance.

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Reports to: Group CEO

Role Purpose

• Establish strong financial control, planning, reporting and capital discipline for the company and support group-level financial governance where assigned.
• Provide reliable financial insight so leadership can make informed decisions on network investment, operating costs, revenue, cash flow and growth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, business planning, scenario analysis and monthly financial performance reviews.
• Produce accurate, timely management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, balance-sheet reporting, variance analysis and decision-useful dashboards.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, approval limits, segregation of duties, accounting policies, expense controls and financial procedures.
• Manage treasury, liquidity, bank relationships, cash forecasting, payment controls and working-capital planning.
• Support financing, investor due diligence, capital raising, lender reporting and financial modelling in coordination with the CEO, Group CEO and Board.
• Develop financial models for network rollout, customer acquisition, service pricing, capital expenditure, operating expenditure, unit economics and profitability.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, billing reconciliation, collections monitoring, credit controls, supplier payment schedules and customer-debt escalation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax, statutory filing, accounting, audit and financial-reporting obligations in Nigeria and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Coordinate external audits, tax advisers, company secretarial support and internal reviews; track remediation of audit findings.
• Work with the CCO to assess contract profitability, pricing, discounts, customer credit risk, revenue recognition and commercial terms.
• Work with the CTO and Procurement to evaluate capital expenditure, vendor quotations, asset registers, inventory controls, project costs and budget variances.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procurement controls, delegated authorities, fraud prevention and risk-management procedures.
• Provide the executive team and Board with concise reporting on performance, liquidity, financial risks, forecasts and corrective actions.
• Build and lead a capable finance team and ensure appropriate systems, documentation, reporting calendars and internal controls are in place.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree
• At least 16 years of progressive finance experience, with substantial leadership responsibility and evidence of sound financial control.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent recognised accounting qualification is strongly preferred.
• Strong capability in financial planning and analysis, management accounting, cash-flow management, budgeting, taxation, audit and internal controls.
• Experience in financial modelling, capital budgeting and assessing infrastructure or technology investment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Nigerian statutory and tax requirements and relevant financial-reporting standards.
• Strong Excel and financial-systems skills; experience implementing or improving finance processes and reporting tools.
• High integrity, discretion, analytical ability, attention to detail and confidence engaging with senior executives, auditors, banks and investors.

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Reports To: Board of Directors
Key Stakeholders: Group CEO, Board of Directors, Executive Management Team

Job Description

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic and operational leadership, driving business growth, financial performance, market expansion and organizational effectiveness.
• The role requires a commercially astute telecommunications executive with the ability to build strategic relationships, secure high-value contracts, develop partnerships and deliver sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate Board-approved strategy into actionable business plans, annual budgets, operating priorities and measurable performance targets.
• Lead business growth and operational scale-up, positioning the organization for national expansion and future regional market entry.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with C-suite executives, government officials, public-sector decision-makers, large enterprises, property developers, infrastructure owners, carriers and technology partners.
• Identify and develop strategic business opportunities, negotiate at executive level, and secure high-value contracts, wholesale capacity agreements, distribution partnerships and enterprise connectivity deals.
• Drive overall financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, customer retention, operating costs and capital allocation.
• Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to align network rollout, service quality, capacity, resilience and technology investments with commercial objectives.
• Work with the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to strengthen sales and business development, strategic account management, pipeline governance and regional market execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, licence conditions, contractual obligations, data protection standards, health and safety policies and corporate governance frameworks.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing executive team, establishing clear accountability, succession plans and a culture of ownership, collaboration and customer focus.
• Coordinate investor, lender and strategic-partner engagement with the Board and authorized group leadership, ensuring the availability of credible business plans, financial forecasts and performance reports.
• Monitor market developments, competitor activities, pricing strategies and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and maintain competitiveness.
• Provide regular and accurate Board reports on financial and operational performance, strategic risks, growth opportunities, capital requirements, major contracts and key delivery milestones.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A relevant degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Telecommunications, Economics or a related discipline is preferred.
• An MBA or relevant executive education will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 19 years of relevant industry experience, with a proven track record in senior leadership within telecommunications, ISP, broadband, carrier services or enterprise connectivity.
• Demonstrated experience leading a business unit, operating company or major commercial or operational function, with direct accountability for business results.
• Strong executive-level relationships across enterprise, public-sector, carrier, infrastructure and technology ecosystems, supported by verifiable examples of business opportunities, transactions or partnerships personally advanced.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value commercial agreements and build lasting relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen, strategic planning, operational management, corporate governance and risk-management capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, decision-making and stakeholder-management skills.

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Reports to: Group CEO or Designated Group Executive
Key Stakeholders: DNX CEO and Functional Heads

Role Purpose

• To build and lead a high-performance People & Culture function that supports DNX’s growth. The role will oversee workforce strategy, executive recruitment, performance management, leadership development, employee relations, and the systems required to attract, retain, and develop talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the group people strategy, annual HR plan, workforce plan, organisational design, and HR budgets aligned with business priorities.
• Lead executive and specialist recruitment, including role design, competency frameworks, executive search, structured interviews, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Establish effective performance management systems with measurable objectives, quarterly reviews, accountability, coaching, and performance improvement measures.
• Develop and embed the organisation’s culture principles, leadership expectations, employee value proposition, and programmes that promote integrity, ownership, customer focus, efficiency, and high standards.
• Advise the CEO and functional heads on organisational structure, succession planning, talent reviews, retention, leadership capability, and change management.
• Oversee compensation and benefits frameworks, job evaluation, reward governance, and market benchmarking in collaboration with Finance.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary procedures, investigations, and conflict resolution fairly and consistently.
• Ensure HR policies, employment contracts, personnel records, leave administration, and people practices comply with applicable Nigerian employment laws and regulations.
• Develop learning and development plans for managers, technical teams, commercial teams, and emerging leaders.
• Use HR metrics to monitor recruitment effectiveness, time-to-hire, retention, absenteeism, employee engagement, performance, and workforce costs.
• Support organisational change and expansion, ensuring communications, staffing, and people processes align with business needs.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and professional workplace with clear standards for conduct, confidentiality, safeguarding, and workplace safety.
• Oversee HR systems and employee records, ensuring appropriate confidentiality, access controls, and data protection.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• A Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum Experience: Minimum of 16 years of progressive Human Resources/People & Culture experience, including senior HR leadership and organisational development responsibilities.
• Strong experience in executive recruitment, organisational design, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, talent development, and culture transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with CEOs and senior leadership teams in a scaling or transformation environment.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian employment practices and applicable labour laws.
• Professional certification such as CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, or an equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Strong judgement, confidentiality, communication, coaching, negotiation, and change management skills.

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Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Group Head of Marketing & Communications to lead marketing strategy, brand development, digital marketing, and corporate communications while driving market visibility, customer acquisition, revenue growth, and corporate reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the group’s marketing and communications strategy, brand positioning, annual plans, budgets, and performance targets.
• Establish consistent brand standards across corporate materials, digital platforms, campaigns, events, and customer communications.
• Design and execute integrated marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, generate qualified leads, and drive customer acquisition.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Sales teams on account-based marketing, sales enablement, tender proposals, and strategic customer engagement.
• Lead product and service launches, ensuring alignment with technical readiness, pricing approvals, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee digital marketing, website content, SEO, social media, email marketing, performance campaigns, and analytics.
• Manage public relations, media engagement, executive communications, corporate announcements, thought leadership, and stakeholder relations.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, customer insight studies, and brand tracking to guide strategic decisions.
• Manage creative agencies, media partners, vendors, marketing budgets, and supplier contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality delivery.
• Establish marketing KPIs, monitor campaign performance and ROI, coordinate employer branding, and oversee crisis communications and regulatory compliance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related discipline is preferred; relevant certifications or postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum of 16 years of relevant experience in marketing, brand management, corporate communications, or integrated marketing, including senior leadership responsibility.
• Proven track record in brand development, integrated campaigns, and delivering measurable commercial outcomes, including lead generation and customer acquisition.
• Experience in telecommunications, broadband, ISP, ICT, technology, or other complex service sectors is strongly preferred.
• Strong expertise in digital marketing, public relations, media management, content strategy, corporate communications, and brand positioning.
• Demonstrated experience managing marketing budgets, agencies, vendors, campaign analytics, and executive-level stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, writing, presentation, analytical, stakeholder-management, and crisis-communication skills.