• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Operating Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

JOB SUMMARY

• Our client in the real estate sector is looking to hire a Chief Operating Officer. The firm is seeking a dedicated team player that will oversee all organizational operations and general administration of the business.


• The COO plans, directs, leads, coordinates, and monitors associated activities in the organization to drive cost-effective and sustainable growth.


• This person will report directly to the Group Managing Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The job responsibilities for this role will include:

COO Year One Key Objectives:

• Strategic Plan. Works closely with Group Managing Director and business coach to complete organizational strategic plan and then takes lead on implementation.


• Financial Forecast. Oversees the completion of a 5-year financial forecast reflective of the above strategic plan, including a revised 2023 budget.


• Revenue Generation. Evaluates, plan, and execute revenue strategies to achieve revenue goals established by the Company.


• Cost Controls. Optimizes expenditures to achieve gross margin and operating profit margins established by the Company.


• People. Oversees the development, implementation, and institutionalization of a rigorous recruiting, identification, hiring, and onboarding process supporting the selection of high-performing employees, contractors, and other stakeholders.


• Core Values. Embodies, activates, and promotes the organization’s established core values and purpose.

General Administration

• Serves as chief of staff, overseeing all functional leads.


• Oversees risk management and business continuity.


• Reviews contracts and agreements binding the organization.


• Exercises an elevated level of discretion and confidentially when appropriate.


• Maintains a hybrid work schedule blending onsite and remote work.

People

• Serves as the general manager of all employees, vendors, and clients.


• Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed, provided, monitored, and assessed.


• Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the Group Managing Director and other leadership.


• Oversees the onboarding, offboarding, and retention of employees, vendors, and clients.

Strategy

• Plans, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organization’s operations and administration functions.


• Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance throughout the organization on tactics and tasks to achieve results.


• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in property management and other core organizational focuses.

Execution

• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.


• Ensures that all departmental decisions and project plans are in line with the organization’s strategic plan and financial plan.


• Ensures that brand reputation is always protected.


• Establishes, communicates, and implements operations and administration-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.


• Collaborates with other functions and departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives.


• Leads weekly strategy and operations meetings.

Cash & Financial Oversight

• Ensures that annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasting are timely and reasonable to support sustainable growth.


• Reviews cash levels at least weekly, is accountable for knowing how organizational funds are being used, and provides the Group Managing Director with regular updates on cash flow.


• Reviews monthly financials with appropriate internal stakeholders to assess business performance, determine and implement required action, and adjust forecasts and strategies.


• Ensures that all relevant internal and external stakeholders are apprised of appropriate financial information, reports, and objectives to remain compliant and drive business performance.


• Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for daily operations.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate should have the following attributes:

• B.Sc. in Business, Commerce, Economics, or related discipline. MS/MBA is an added advantage.


• Proven experience as a Chief Operating Officer.


• At least 15 years of industry-related experience including three years in upper management strongly preferred.


• Proven competency in strategic planning, business development, and establishing organizational accountability.


• Experience with Scaling Up or Entrepreneurial Operating Systems (EOS).


• Proven experience supporting healthy organizational culture.


• 5+ years of real estate experience and a licensed real estate agent strongly preferred.


• Leadership and communication skills


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Excellent creative thinking and decision-making skills


• In-depth knowledge of markets and changing business environment


• A high level of commercial awareness


• Account and finance concept tools


• Team building and core values.


• Supervision and coaching skills.