Recent Job Vacancies in a dry haulage company based in Lagos, August 2014

HT-Limited - Our Client, a dry haulage company based in Lagos needs to re- engineer and expand the scope of its business and require the services of highly experienced, dedicated and motivational individual.


We are recruiting to fill the positions of:

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Objectives
Interested candidate will be responsible for the daily operations of the fleet.
Experience
Minimum 5-10 years’ work experience.
Requirements

• Age 35 – 40
• Must possess an B.Sc in Engineering or other relevant discipline and professional qualifications in supply chain management in logistics and transportation is a must
• 5 – 10 yrs relevant work experiences in logistics operation
• Primary sector experiences in the dry goods would be a great advantage. Must have very strong competencies in entrepreneurial leadership, commercial astuteness and in developing and maintaining customer relationships based on service excellence.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize and efficiently manage a logistics operation supported by strong commercial acumen and excellent knowledge of budgets and financial planning.
• Should be able to show that he fully understands the importance of the relationship between operational and the technical teams in reference to trip revenue and maintenance cost.
• Demonstrate self-reliance with the ability to work in different operational environments that the company exhibit in logistics.
• Should have excellent organizational, presentational and negotiating skills and able to work closely with the staffs and influence company strategy
• Should possess excellent communication skills in English and other language, ideally Hausa and be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.
• Superb inter-personal skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.
• He must be resourceful with a flexible outlook, have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities and be able to fit in to an international dynamic and multi-cultural environment.

• Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
• Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
• Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
• Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Min 2-3 years post qualification experience
• Skills:
• Be AGGRESSIVE, Presentation Skills, Client Relationships, Emphasizing Excellence, Energy Level, Negotiation, Prospecting Skills, Meeting Sales Goals, Creativity, Sales Planning, Independence, Motivation for Sales

• Professionally and effectively employs sales skills to achieve targeted sales.
• Increase the level of sales and business mix from individual clients
• Increase share of each market sector

• Maintain an accurate and current database
• Identify and develop sources of potential clients
• Effectively communicate with clients to gain commitment
• Maintain regular contact with Key Clients
• Effectively communicate with clients via telephone, face-to-face and written communication
• Develop and maintain relationships which benefit both client
• Overcome client resistance/objections to services
• Provide a weekly schedule of planned activities
• Achieve sales activities within specified time scales as directed by CEO
• Targeted tele-sales campaigns to achieve sales
• Be able to match appropriate Service to clients’ requirements.
• Be able to demonstrate a full knowledge of all services, relevant selling points and benefits
• Maintain a current and accurate knowledge of competitor services, be able to highlight their disadvantages and promote relevant benefits

• Ability to interact with and influence multiple sales channels
• Ability to manage and track lead generation and a sales pipeline through CRM system

• Tenacious & creative sales approach
• Driven and motivated by results
• Passionate about performance marketing
• Strong presenter and negotiator
• Excellent written skills
• Organized with good attention to detail
• A self-starter who can spot new opportunities
• Able to work as part of wide and varied team

• He will be in charge of Mechanics, welders, panel beaters etc
• Will manage a fleet of trailers and other heavy duty equipment.
• Ensure zero down time for all equipment collects faulty parts before handing over new ones to driver/mechanic.
• Plan and implement preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Manage drivers/operators and ensure compliance to safety and company policies.
• He reports directly to the General Manager but also subject to the supervision of the operation manager.

• Applicant should possess B.Sc Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline with 6 years relevant working experience.
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience logistics/haulage management and not over 35 years old.

• keeps the office organized,
• makes sure the various appointments and meetings on the schedule are kept straight
• Manages the flow of visitors or employees who need to see the management staff.

• Minimum of OND in a relevant field
• 1-3 years experience as a secretary
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft word and must be conversant with the internet