General Manager

Job Reference: ALE/TP/26959/4549 Location: Lagos Contract Type: Full Time Job Category: Logistics/Transportation Job Introduction

We are currently in a business expansion process. Our South African offices are covering Southern Africa and Sub-Saharan African countries.
As a General Manager, your challenge will be to raise awareness of the ALE brand and services for the assigned area. You will manage operations, develop business and increase profitability for ALE in Nigeria.
Reporting directly to the Director – South Africa, you will be able to call upon ALE’s huge diverse array of engineering skills, equipment and operational logistics team to design, offer and then provide unique and innovative solutions to the most demanding heavy lift and transport challenges.
Our industry is extremely niche, so while commercial heavy lift experience is valuable it is not a requirement. If you thrive on client engagement and the challenge of growing a business, then we can help lift your career to new heights.

Role Responsibility

Provides strategic direction to the sales and marketing team to ensure delivery of broad business objectives
Fosters good relationship with customers, government, community organizations and employees and ensures compliance with regulatory and country laws
Develops a successful commercial development strategy for the country
Coordinates and develops all departments and ensures operational and strategic goals are achieved
Oversees the financial function of the business and ensures that controls are in place to enhance accountability and alignment with business strategies
Expected to recruit and manage staff, including performance monitoring and possibly mentoring and training
Coordinate global support (engineering, personnel, equipment, etc.) when required
As the business grows develop in country capability across functions, i.e. Sales, Operations, Project Management, Finance, HR, Engineering & HSQE functions.
Gathers information on market trends and competitor activities to enhance strategic decision making
Report back business activity, sales and financial performance to Director & board.
Ensure ALE standard business policies and procedures are implemented and maintained

Qualifications Essential:

Tertiary qualification

Desirable:

MBA
Engineering Degree

Knowledge Essential:

Blend of marketing, sales, technical and finance
Logistics and/or industrial construction
Strong understanding of business operations

Desirable:

Industry related knowledge

Experience Essential:

At least 3-5 years’ experience working in a general manager’s role
Oil & Gas and/or Power Generation
Cross functional experience, eg. sales, operations, engineering, etc.

Desirable:

International business development
Selling services
Nigerian market

Skills & Abilities Essential:

Leadership & Management skills
Fluent English Speaker
Collaboration skills
Negotiation & Persuasion skills
Project Management Skills
Computer skills
Strategic thinking
Strategic and analytical skills
Excellent networking skills

Desirable:

Creative and Innovative
High level of responsibility and self-motivation

Personal Attributes Essential:

Self-starter
Professional presentation
Influencer/impact
Negotiator
Resilient
Ethical conduct
Pro-active and taking initiative
Target driven/competitive
Effective communicator

Desirable:

Able to inspire others
Drive change

Other Requirements Essential:

Eligible to work in Sub-Saharan Africa
Valid passport
Willing to travel

Desirable:

International driving licence

Apply via :

jobsearch.ale-heavylift.com