Alan & Grant – Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Retail

Job Summary

• The COO will provide leadership and strategic vision to the organization. They will bring operational, managerial and administrative procedures, reporting structures and operation controls to the company.
• The COO will effectively communicate and foster growth among the executive team and all employees. This is a vital leadership role that will drive results, spur growth and increase the overall efficiency of the corporation.

Responsibilities

• Provide management to staff and leadership to the organization that aligns with the company’s business plan and overall strategic vision.
• Assist executive team members in creating, growing and building a world class, industry leading organization.
• Drive company results from both an operational and financial perspective working closely with the CFO, CEO and other key executive team members.
• Partner with the CFO to achieve favourable financial results with respect to sales, profitability, cash flow, mergers and acquisitions, systems, reporting and controls.
• Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance and profitability.
• Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes.
• Provide accurate and timely reports outlining the operational condition of the company.
• Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
• Works with other executives on budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation programs.
• Work closely with senior management team to create, implement and roll out plans for operational processes, internal infrastructures, reporting systems and company policies all designed to foster growth, profitably and efficiencies within the company.
• Motivate and encourage employees at all levels as one of the key leaders in the company including but not limited to professional staff, management level employees and executive leadership team members.
• Forge strategic partnerships and relationships with clients, vendors, banks, investors and all other professional business relationships.
• Work with the CEO and CFO in the capital raise process, participate in the company’s road shows. Meet, interact and present information effectively to potential investors and private equity firms.
• Foster a growth oriented, positive and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
• MBA from Top Business School Preferred.
• Must have a strong profile with experience from one of the biggest food distribution / ecommerce companies in Africa
• 10+ years at the COO level is preferred
• 15 – 20 + years of broad-based and progressive experience in leadership role in a fast-paced growing technology company.
• Experience in an environment growing from $50MM in revenue to $200MM in revenue and experience in scaling business in Africa

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.