Branch Manager - Port Harcourt at Proforce Limited

Proforce Limited was incorporated in 2008 as a total defense solution provider specialized in armored vehicles and personal protection. The company’s focus is on the delivery of confidence in protective mobility. We have developed a vibrant market for security and mobile protective products within Nigeria and Africa.

Proforce has exploited its deep technical know-how to produce outstanding armored products for Government Agencies, Corporate Bodies, Diplomatic Communities, and the Private Sector within Nigeria and Africa. Proforce has Utilized Its superior craftsmanship to produce outstanding products using only Internationally Certified Ballistic Standard Materials (CEN Level B7/NIJ IV, CEN B6/NIJ III) and Military Standards STANAG 4569 Level 2/2A/2B.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Branch Manager is responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of Proforce Port Harcourt branch, including operations, product sales, customer service, security and safety in accordance with the company's objectives. Develops new sales strategy; provides a superior level of customer relations and promotes the sales and service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation; achieves individual and branch sales goals through new business sales, referrals and retention of client relationships.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following;

• Manage the administrative and daily operations of the branch including delegating, recruitment & induction, training, assignments, evaluation of staff performances, disciplinary actions and setting departmental targets
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; and discovering and exploring opportunities.
• Follow up and liaise the Governor from the South East, International Oil Companies & Multinationals
• Follow-up issues relating to the Army, Navy, Air-force, Police, Prison and other Government Agencies
• Oversees the Sales and repairs of armoured vehicles.
• Follow up businesses with respect to Proforce Auto Services – Maintenance, Repairs & Overhauling(MRO)
• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements, developing and negotiating contracts and integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Take enquiries from client.
• Any other function(s) that may be assigned by the HOO or GMD.

Qualifications / Experience

• First Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or any Social sciences.
• A Master’s Degree or an MBA will be added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years postgraduate cognate experience, 3 years out of which must be in a managerial position.

Technical:

• Proven working experience as Branch Manager and operations manager in relevant role
• Demonstrate understanding and application of complex sales techniques and track record creating, negotiating and closing multi-million large-scale deals.
• Ability to build rapport
• Customer focused
• Time management and planning skills
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data

Non-Technical:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Collaborating on teams
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Applicants MUST reside in Port Harcourt and its environs for proximity to work

Salary
N300,000 - N400,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as the subject of the email.

Note: Applicants MUST reside in Port Harcourt and its environs for proximity to work.