Recent Jobs at AACE Foods, 15th July, 2019

AACE Foods is into food processing, packaging, marketing and distribution of nutritious and tasty products made from the best of West Africa’s fruits, herbs, vegetables and cereals. The main product lines consist of spices, spreads, sauces and complimentary food that excite and satisfy institutional, commercial and retail customers across Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below:       Job Title: Chief Operating Officer Location: Ogun Tasks & Responsibility

• Monitor operating system and work out strategy to improve cohesion of cross functional processes for overall business effectiveness
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement
• Ensure daily operations are done correctly, cost effectively and in alignment with quality specifications
• Aggressively manage capital investment and expenses to ensure the company achieves targets relative to growth and profitability
• Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Track, measure and drive staff performance and competence level for operation
• Set and review annual budgets and schedule allocations

• Knowledgeable about micro and macro-economics and their application for business management
• Sound understanding of financial management
• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
• Able to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues
• Leadership, steadfast resolve and personal integrity
• Proven experience as COO in the manufacturing industry and in executive leadership position
• First degree in Business Administration or related field, MBA/MSc. is preferred

• Generate ideas for new products and research feasibility in terms of profitability, resource availability and compliance with regulations
• Plan, organize and oversee process or production trials, making improvements or modifications to current processes and formulating new production processes or stages within processes
• Introduce and market new products by developing time-integrated plans, and preparing return-on-investment analyses with sales, advertising, production and accounts.
• Recommend the scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes
• Assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products
• Maintain knowledge on all regulatory issues as relating to the company’s products and ensures compliance
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

• Creativity and innovativeness
• Excellent project management skills
• Fast paced and analytical
• First degree in Food Science and Technology or related fields, MSc. in FST is an advantage.
• Proven work experience as research & development personnel in food manufacturing industry

• Plan, develop and direct marketing and sales efforts to increase the visibility and sales volume of all of AACE Foods spices
• Establish and maintain positive business relationships with distributors and organized markets for immediate and future sales
• Undertake market survey and customer habit analysis to determine what innovations will attract customer loyalty and result in increased sales
• Generate strategies that grow market shares, improve customer experience and drive growth of entire spice line
• Generate reports on market needs, competitor activities, sales projections and achievements to the management
• Monitor market trends, research consumer markets and competitors’ activities to identify opportunities and key issues
• Attend and participate in trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations to represent AACE Foods

• Able to select a good team and motivate team members to produce desired results
• Proactive; quick to take initiative and deliver innovative strategic solutions
• Excellent budget management skills
• Have a consistently refreshed understanding of customer behavior
• First degree in Marketing or related fields is required. MBA/MSc. Marketing is preferred.
• Proven experience as sales manager in food manufacturing, preferably spices and seasonings.