ALE an engineering firm is recruiting to fill the vacancy below :
POSITION : General Manager
Responsibility
- Coordinates and develops all departments and ensures operational and strategic goals are achieved
- Oversees the financial function of the business and ensures that controls are in place to enhance accountability and alignment with business strategies
- Expected to recruit and manage staff, including performance monitoring and possibly mentoring and training
- Coordinate global support (engineering, personnel, equipment, etc.) when required
- As the business grows develop in country capability across functions, i.e. Sales, Operations, Project Management, Finance, HR, Engineering & HSQE functions.
- Gathers information on market trends and competitor activities to enhance strategic decision making
- Report back business activity, sales and financial performance to Director & board.
- Provides strategic direction to the sales and marketing team to ensure delivery of broad business objectives
- Fosters good relationship with customers, government, community organizations and employees and ensures compliance with regulatory and country laws
- Develops a successful commercial development strategy for the country
- Ensure ALE standard business policies and procedures are implemented and maintained
Qualifications
Essential:
Desirable:
Knowledge
Essential:
- Blend of marketing, sales, technical and finance
- Logistics and/or industrial construction
- Strong understanding of business operations
Desirable:
- Industry related knowledge
Experience
Essential:
- At least 3-5 years’ experience working in a general manager’s role
- Oil & Gas and/or Power Generation
- Cross functional experience, eg. sales, operations, engineering, etc.
Desirable:
- International business development
- Selling services
- Nigerian market
Skills & Abilities
Essential:
- Project Management Skills
- Computer skills
- Strategic thinking
- Strategic and analytical skills
- Excellent networking skills
- Leadership & Management skills
- Fluent English Speaker
- Collaboration skills
- Negotiation & Persuasion skills
Desirable:
- Creative and Innovative
- High level of responsibility and self-motivation
Personal Attributes
Essential:
- Ethical conduct
- Pro-active and taking initiative
- Target driven/competitive
- Effective communicator
- Self-starter
- Professional presentation
- Influencer/impact
- Negotiator
- Resilient
Desirable:
- Able to inspire others
- Drive change
Other Requirements
Essential:
- Eligible to work in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Valid passport
- Willing to travel
Desirable:
- International driving licence
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