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Job Opportunities at Owens and Xley Consults


Owens and Xley is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation.

We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

 



Job Title: Automation Assistant
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overall Responsibility

  • The Automation Assistant will work closely with the Automation Engineer. He or she will assist in designing, implementing, troubleshooting projects, alongside with providing support to customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop design, schematics and drawings using SI D-tools and Chief Architect.
  • Assist in conducting product research and staying abreast of technology and industry trends and communicate same to management.
  • Assist in reviewing data sheets, architecture diagrams and schematics for products from different manufacturers.
  • Assist and participate in developing and reviewing technical designs and diagrams for projects.
  • Assist in developing bill of materials for projects.
  • Assist in troubleshooting issues with company installed systems by visiting customer residences or providing remote support.
  • Develop user manuals and procedures for company processes.
  • Provide timely and detailed status updates.
  • Identify, log, and track product defects.
  • Setting appointments and arranging meetings with dealers and customers.
  • Propose improvement initiatives for management’s consideration.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

  • BSc / BA in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or any related field.

Experience:

  • 1-2 years’ experience as an Automation Engineer or Assistant.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Good organizational skillset and ability to multitask.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Creative thinking skills with ability to think outside of the box.
  • Working knowledge of office productivity tool such as Ms Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Word.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Visio and Projects will be an added advantage.

Salary Expectation
N50,000 - N60,000 / Month

 

 

 

Job Title: Retail Store Manager
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills and the ability to manage people.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage, monitor, and review daily business operations.
  • Manage the business Social Media platform
  • Create daily content for online sales
  • Review, oversee financial activities and send monthly report.
  • Maintain positive client relationships and drive new acquisitions.
  • Implement organizational goals, procedures, and policies.
  • Identify improvement gaps and implement corrective measures.
  • Handle and resolve all customers complaints
  • Process customers payments.
  • Respond to all enquiries.

Store Management:

  • Ensure that the store is clean and ready for opening
  • Ensure that the utilities are available and adequate.
  • Supervise the security personnel.

Financials:

  • Create monthly reports
  • Manage petty cash
  • Take cash payments to the bank
  • Calculate and remit taxes
  • Prepare payroll.

Requirements
Qualification:

  • Minimum of Bachelor's Degree / HND.

Experience:

  • 3 years' experience in a similar role
  • Experience in the retail / skincare is a plus

Skills and Abilities:

  • Social media management.
  • Proven integrity.
  • Highly analytical, driven and focused.
  • High level of professionalism;
  • Networking, prospecting and persuasion skills with the ability to identify the needs and challenges of clients.
  • Must have knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.)
  • Proficient user of MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
  • Must be able to prepare management reports and correspondence
  • Good initiative, time and stress management skills
  • Leadership and organizational abilities
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Problem-solving attitude.
  • Keen eye for detail.
  • Preferably lives within Island axis.

Remuneration
N100,000 - N120,000 monthly.

 

 

 

Job Title: General / Operations Manager

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Organize the staff
  • Assign tasks based on skill set
  • Create work schedules
  • Supervise staff
  • Ensure that staff fill out daily reports
  • Ensure that all packages are packed correctly and shipped
  • Ensure that staff are updated on all changes within the company
  • Ensure all staff are following policies and procedures
  • Ensure stock is updated
  • Ensure that packaging supplies are available at every point in time
  • Train staff
  • Send management reports
  • Resolve complaints and issues
  • Ensure that every branch is properly staffed at all times
  • Ensure that the store readiness is completed every morning
  • Conduct daily checks before opening
  • Serve as an intermediary between management and staff
  • Plan store merchandising with Managing director

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, (or related courses).
  • Experience in retail is compulsory
  • 7 years experience in a Managerial role
  • Must have managed a team of more than 10 persons
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team;
  • Digital communication skills
  • Written and verbal skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 monthly.

 

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Position as subject of the email

 

Application Deadline  30th December, 2020.