Chief Operating Officer at a Multinational Group

Job Summary/Overview

• The Chief Operating Officer will plan, direct, and oversee the company’s operational policies, rules, initiatives and goals.
• Aid the organisation in executing long-term and short-term plans and directives by implementing judgement, vision, management, and leadership.  
• The ideal candidate must have industry knowledge and access to key people and decision makers and influencers.

Principal Responsibilities

• Design a standard structure for the effective and efficient delivery of all departmental/unit operations
• Ensure revenue/ profit margins are achieved
• Drive business strategies and lead new business/initiatives well suited for the Nigerian market in line with the company’s sales target.
• Developing and cascading the organization's business strategy/ goal to all staff
• Provide oversight of company’s activities by ensuring compliance with industry, regulatory and Company policies and procedures
• Drive organizational/employee performance for the effectiveness of business operations through business heads
• Develop monthly/ quarterly/ yearly reports to the MD on all areas of the business
• Work closely and report to the MD on all partnerships and expansions (Marketing, products development, investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Ensure effective management of all departmental/ unit budget
• Achieves financial objectives as per annual Business Plan; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions for all models of Branded Retail Stores
• Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel training and capability development procedures

Job Requirements and Qualifications
Education:

• B.Sc /HND in any field.
• MBA/M.Sc. will be an added advantage
• Relevant Professional Certification
• Minimum of 10 year’s experience with 5 years in a senior management or similar role.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of introduction of a new brand is key
• Demonstrate competency in strategic planning and business development
• Understanding of key business functions and industry
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Budgeting and Sales experience
• Coaching and Mentoring Skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Advanced organizational and leadership skills