• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics 
  

Our company, an international courier and Logistics company with presence in over 180 countries of the world is a growing company, and we need someone to work with the Board at the highest level of leadership, controlling sales, marketing, operations and entire business structure.

The COO role is a 3rd key member of the senior management team, who will function in his capacity at a Director level controlling Sales and Operations and reporting only to either the Group ED or Group MD as may be directed.  He/she will have to maintain control of diverse business operations and has a strong leadership skill and the ability to approach business with a creative point of view. The COO will lead our team of high-performing professionals to be efficient, productive, and effective.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience within our industry or related industries like procurement, banking, etc.  He/she must have preferably worked their way up to an executive role in previous or current job position. The individual must possess a unique mix of business and management expertise, plus proficiency with the practices, policies, and procedures of our industry.

Objectives of this role

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels.


• To lead the business, the entire team of staff and provide quality leadership


• Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning.


• Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met.


• Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention.


• Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations and take appropriate action when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement.


• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with Board.


• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.


• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.


• Oversee Sales, operations, and other areas of the business.


• Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary and prepare detailed updates and forecasts.


• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.


• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.


• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision.


• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.


• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)

Required skills and qualifications.

• Ten or more years of experience in executive leadership roles


• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity


• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues


• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics


• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.


• International business experience


• Post Graduate Qualifications Like MBA, MSC is required.


• Agile and fit and not more than 50 years of age.


• Strategic planning and business development experience


• Strong written and verbal and presentation skills


• Strong leadership and organizational skills