MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Overseeing the entire business: headquarters, upcountry divisions and reports directly to the Chairman
- Implementation and achievement of corporate and financial objectives
- Research and industry analysis, market, and competitor analysis to make informed strategic decisions
- Creating initiatives to exploit market opportunities, reduce operational threats, forestall business risks, and maximize core strengths to optimally realize the organization’s potential
- Build and lead an effective executive team towards achieving the corporate objective of the company
- Develop strategic direction and plans for the company with regard to all core business functions including sales/ business development, operations, finance, Human Resources
- Develop short and long-term plans and budgets for the department and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence, and evaluate performance
- Ensure that the operating objectives and standards of performance are understood but owned by all levels of employees
- Closely monitor the operating and financial results against plans and budgets
- Co-ordinate in-depth analysis, follow up on key customers and work closely in concert with all Business Managers
- Represent the company to key / major customers and professional associations
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Bachelor's degree required. Master in Business Administration is preferred and any other certification within the Shipping & Logistics Industry
JOB REQUIREMENT
- Not less than 10years in Executive Management capacity in a Freight Forwarding company
- Experience with commercial management and bidding is key
- Project Management for Oil & Gas projects is also required
- Knowledge in offshore Marine Support logistics and Nigeria Ports Operations
- (45-55 years of age will be ideal)
SKILLS
- Leadership abilities
- Organisational skills
- Analytical skills
- Strategic thinking
- Critical thinking abilities
- Complex problem solving
- Effective decision making
- Project management
- Productivity management
- Business development
- Management experience is a requirement
- Visionary leadership
- Ability to motivate a workforce
- Effective management and delegation
- Communication and negotiation
- PR and presentation skills
- Understanding of a multi-faceted business operation
- Strong financial acumen
- Planning and forecasting
- In depth knowledge of markets and changing business environments