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Country Manager Job at Olive Group
Minimal Risk is working on behalf of its client, Olive Group, to look for
appropriately qualified candidates to fill a role as a Country Manager
in Nigeria.
The successful candidate will work to
Senior Vice President (SVP), Corporate Development and will be based in
Lagos, Nigeria but will be required to travel to places as required to
fulfil the role.
JOB TITLE: Country Manager
OVERVIEW
The
Country Manager is responsible for the day to day strategy, business
management and operations of Olive Group in West Africa, with a main
focus on Nigeria. This is a senior appointment reporting directly to the
SVP Corporate Development. All department heads within Olive Group West
Africa report to the Country Manager.
MISSION
To
lead Olive Group West Africa to substantial and sustainable
profitability and deliver returns for its parent company, Olive Group
(OG), the commercial division of Constellis. This requires both short -
term identification and closure of material opportunities and the
setting of conditions to enable future growth across multiple industry
sectors in the region.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop
and deliver a focused and resilient Business Strategy for OG interests
in West Africa with the SVP Corporate Development.
- Conduct
and vector business development activities in order to underpin
realisation of the strategy and expansion of client base in conjunction
with SVP Corporate Development.
- Act as the Key Account
Manager for identified clients in order to expand delivered services,
grow revenue and deepen strategic relationships as determined by SVP
Corporate Development within countries of interest.
- Identify
new business opportunities and service lines to meet clients’ emergent
requirements and expand both revenue and profitability.
- Lead
and manage the OG team in Nigeria, embed a culture that leads to
excellence in QHSE and an orientation to continuous improvement.
- Work
with SVP Operations & Deliver to ensure that contracts are
delivered correctly to scope and quality, and Olive Group standards are
maintained across the region.
- Responsible for authorising all expenditure within authority matrix in Nigeria.
- Deliver on P & L targets
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of tertiary education
- Minimum
10 years commercial/operational management experience within a risk
management or security environment is needed, with at least 5 years in
Nigeria
- Prior experience of supporting the Oil and Gas
and/or Infrastructure and/or Construction and/or Development sectors is
essential
- Prior experience of delivery of Risk Management or other services in Nigeria is essential
- Prior client side experience as lead for Security Risk Management at country level or above would be an advantage
- Completion of a recognised Security Management qualification would be an advantage
- Completion of a recognised Project Management qualification would be an advantage
CAPABILITIES & SKILLS:
- Excellent English language skills, oral and written
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Excellent
working knowledge of security and risk management principles for
security operations in conflict/post-conflict and remote hostile
environments
- Advanced Salesforce CRM software working knowledge
- Demonstrable experience of drafting detailed reports and presenting to clients
- Demonstrable
experience of leading a team of bid managers, devising proposal
strategy and ‘Price to Win’ strategy Highly developed understanding of
proposal management strategy and process
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
- The ability to draft detailed reports, proposals and presentations to clients to the highest standards
- Proven
skills in the application of security and risk management principles to
security operations in conflict / post conflict and remote / hostile
environments
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of tertiary education
- Minimum
10 years commercial/operational management experience within a risk
management or security environment is needed, with at least 5 years in
Nigeria
- Prior experience of supporting the Oil and Gas
and/or Infrastructure and/or Construction and/or Development sectors is
essential
- Prior experience of delivery of Risk Management or other services in Nigeria is essential
- Prior client side experience as lead for Security Risk Management at country level or above would be an advantage
- Completion of a recognised Security Management qualification would be an advantage
- Completion of a recognised Project Management qualification would be an advantage
CAPABILITIES & SKILLS:
- Excellent English language skills, oral and written
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Excellent
working knowledge of security and risk management principles for
security operations in conflict/post-conflict and remote hostile
environments
- Advanced Salesforce CRM software working knowledge
- Demonstrable experience of drafting detailed reports and presenting to clients
- Demonstrable
experience of leading a team of bid managers, devising proposal
strategy and ‘Price to Win’ strategy Highly developed understanding of
proposal management strategy and process
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
- The ability to draft detailed reports, proposals and presentations to clients to the highest standards
- Proven
skills in the application of security and risk management principles to
security operations in conflict / post conflict and remote / hostile
environments
KEY COMPETENCIES & APTITUDE:
- Professional
credibility and the capacity to motivate confidence in colleagues and
clients; to act as a positive senior business ambassador for Olive Group
and Constellis in Nigeria and build awareness of our brand and develop
strong relationships with strategic stakeholders
- The ability to plan and deliver oral and written communications that make and impact and persuade their intended audience
- The
ability to think strategically and analyse the company’s competitive
position by considering market and industry trends, existing and
potential customers
- The ability and commitment to
develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with clients, within the
company and with external agencies
- The ability to function effectively and remain focused when under pressure and ensure team objectives are met
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click Here to Apply
Terms and Conditions will be discussed with candidates who are successful in moving forward to interview.