Job in a Branding and Marketing Company for Head of Operations, May 2017

MasterMindsHRSG Management Consulting - Our client, who operates in the Branding and Marketing Industry, is looking for suitably qualified candidates, to fill the position below: Job Title: Head of Operations Location: Lagos Position Overview

• The post holder is expected to organize and oversee the daily operations of the company.
• The post holder will serve as a member of the management team with the position's primary responsibility aimed at ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organizations financial and operations functions.
• The post holder is expected to plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of the organizations.

• Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources.
• The post holder will be the one to ensure that the business is well-coordinated and productive by managing its procedures and coaching its people.
• The area of responsibility for this role is very wide and thus requires thorough knowledge of various organizational processes.
• The ideal candidate must be competent and able to plan many different kinds of operational activities.
• He/She must be an excellent leader who can discover the most efficient ways to run the business.
• The duties but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, procurement, or administrative services.
• Working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices.
• The goal is to safeguard and augment the efficiency of the company’s operations to facilitate accelerating development and long-term success.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college. MBA is desirable.
• Strong business acumen- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in developing broad-scoped business relationships
• Ability to develop, layout, and follow through on detailed business plans and programs
• Strong negotiating ability
• Strong interpersonal and self-confidence
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Easy contact and rapid to adaptation
• Able to effectively interface with all levels of employees and clients
• At least, 3+years’ experience in marketing communications
• Strong financial acumen- At least 2 years’ experience in Financial Management
• and managing and growing companies
• Working knowledge of assigned systems and client organization and practices
• Team player with a competitive spirit to excel and the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Good listening skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability.