MANAGING DIRECTOR

FosadConsulting

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria permanent

Posted: April 5, 2017

Quick Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Managing Director to lead our freight forwarding, project logistics management and shipping management business. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, commercial, operations, and business acumen, with a proven track record of achieving corporate and financial objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire business, implementing strategic decisions, and creating initiatives to exploit market opportunities.

Job Description

Our client, a pace-setter in freight forwarding, project logistics management and shipping management, is looking to recruit a Managing Director, who has strong organizational leadership, commercial, operations and general business acumen, to lead the business.

• Overseeing the entire business: headquarters, upcountry divisions and reports directly to the Chairman
• Implementation and achievement of corporate and financial objectives
• Research and industry analysis, market, and competitor analysis to make informed strategic decisions
• Creating initiatives to exploit market opportunities, reduce operational threats, forestall business risks, and maximize core strengths to optimally realize the organization’s potential
• Build and lead an effective executive team towards achieving the corporate objective of the company
• Develop strategic direction and plans for the company with regard to all core business functions including sales/ business development, operations, finance, Human Resources
• Develop short and long-term plans and budgets for the department and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence, and evaluate performance
• Ensure that the operating objectives and standards of performance are understood but owned by all levels of employees
• Closely monitor the operating and financial results against plans and budgets
• Co-ordinate in-depth analysis, follow up on key customers and work closely in concert with all Business Managers
• Represent the company to key / major customers and professional associations

EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

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

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Not less than 10years 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)

SKILLS

• Leadership abilities
• Organisational 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

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