Managing Director at a Leading Shipping and Logistics Company - Recruut Nigeria

Recruut Nigeria - Our client, a leading shipping and logistics establishment operating in Nigeria. Operating for a decade, the company has built a reputation for delivering outstanding shipping and logistics services to various clients locally and globally. The company has an Oil and Gas division that provides Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) management services to the oil majors in Nigeria. With its headquarters in Nigeria, the company has a global footprint with offices spread across Europe, America and Asia, and is positioning to be a leading and trusted brand.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Managing Director

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The company is seeking to hire an experienced and goal driven Managing Director.
• The role will require a combination of strong Commercials, Operations, Sales and Marketing skills, Finance, General Business Management as well as Human Capital Knowledge for a Shipping and Logistics firm.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible to oversee the entire business Include upcountry divisions and accounting and reports directly to the MD/CEO
• Responsible for the implementation and achievement of the company’s objectives and financial objectives
• Researches and analyses industry, market, and competitors to make informed strategic decisions
• Creates initiatives to take advantage of market opportunities, reduce operational threats, forestall business risks, and maximize core strengths to grow the company’s business
• Build and maintain an effective executive team with the key business managers towards achieving the corporate objective of the company
• Develop strategic direction and plans for the company with regard to all commercial functions including sales, and business development, commercial, operations
• Develop short and long-term plans and budgets for the department and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence, and evaluate performance
• Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by the management and other employees.
• Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets
• Co-ordinates in-depth analysis, follow up on key customers and work closely in concert with all Business Managers
• Representing the company to key / major customers and professional associations

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration is preferred and any other certification within the Shipping & Logistics Industry

Job Requirements

• Not less than 5 years in Executive Management capacity in a Freight Forwarding company
• Experience with commercial management and bidding is key
• Project Management for Oil & Gas projects is also required
• Knowledge in offshore Marine Support logistics and Nigeria Ports Operations
• (45-55 years of age will be ideal)

Skill Requirements:

• Leadership abilities
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking
• Critical thinking abilities
• Complex problem solving
• Effective decision making
• Project management
• Productivity management
• Business development
• Management experience is a requirement
• Visionary leadership
• Ability to motivate a workforce
• Effective management and delegation
• Communication and negotiation
• PR and presentation skills
• Understanding of a multi-faceted business operation
• Strong financial acumen
• Planning and forecasting
• In depth knowledge of markets and changing business environments

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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