Fresh Jobs at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Job Reference: 1446
Industry: Financial services
Function: Commercial & Communication

Job Description

• Plan strategically, coordinate and manage all marketing and communications related activities for the Institution.
• Promote and sustain customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention through market research and surveys while Ensuring positive market feedback and brand perception.

Responsibilities
Strategic marketing:

• Define the marketing mix per segment and provide data and insight to support business development strategy.
• Develop annual marketing plan.
• Propose and monitor the validated marketing budget.
• Define and manage the customer journey across each product segment and propose adjustment based on the customer experience.
• Develop and refine marketing goals, pricing strategies, promotional activities and brand together with staff and clients.
• Build unique selling propositions for the products and provide support to boost sales of each of the product in the market.

Customer service:

• Deliver a customer experience that evokes a sense of ownership, acceptance and belonging for the target market.
• Prepare report and continuous indicators for measuring customer service delivery to executive council, branches and follow-up on the action plans.
• Monitor client retention rates and organize regular customer engagements.
• Design, implement and monitoring of customer reward and loyalty schemes to sustain customer base and encourage referrals.
• Ensure high quality customer service standard for the network.

Brand management:

• Build and sustain a reputable image for the brand within identified markets to gain favourable market share and gain customer trust & loyalty for the brand.
• Maintain a visible brand identity by ensuring uniformity for internal and external branches based on the Group brand manual.
• Ensure that the brand is visible, positive and compliant on all material/support.
• Advertising and commercial communications:
• Develop messages and speeches which talk to each segment for each product and services.
• Create communication materials and manage media plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of each media campaign.

Research and studies:

• Provide relevant industry related information that may guide the development and introduction of tailored and innovative products for target markets.
• Market count, background research and zoning for network expansions.
• Measure brand acceptance and collect feedback on brand perception and acceptance.
• Monitor competition and stay up-to-date with trends to strategically position ourselves favorably within existing and new markets.
• Direct market analysis and research to identify trends and opportunities in the industry.

Events and sponsorship:

• Organize and participate in social events that support each product/brand objective and will create an avenue for target market to connect emotionally with the institution’s brand.
• Organize & partner events that support institution’s objectives for clients, products, services/brand all through the year.
• Organize internal events to sustain customer loyalty and brand love.
• Develop and participate in corporate social initiatives to provide support and development for host communities within the environment.

Internal communication:

• Ensure all Staff are up-to-date on internal activities, events, awards or social initiatives.
• Maintain Staff interaction and contribution through publication of news and motivational pieces on the intranet.
• Direct the creation of internal communications, press releases and speeches compliant with brand standards for all internal and external communication by stakeholders.

Corporate communication:

• Ensure all stakeholders are provided up-to-date information on product, services and industry related updates.
• Ensure website has up-to-date information on brand, product and services.
• Optimize search engines.

Expectations

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or Public Relations other relevant professional qualifications.
• Minimum of 7 years in professional B2B or B2C marketing and marketing communications experience with at least 3years in management position.
• Previous experience and good industry knowledge in financial services, FMCG or telecoms sector.
• Experience in advertising agencies, media planning, digital and social media agencies is a plus.
• Possess excellent Customer service skills, orientation and background to formulate strategies, set goals and develop action plan towards achieving customer service objectives.
• Strong skills in marketing communications, public relations, and social media.
• Ability to multitask within a high pressured and challenging environment.
• Possess excellent critical thinking and analytical abilities to solve problems and provide solutions.

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Job Reference: 1385
Industry: Construction & Real Estate
Function: Operations & Production

Job Description

• The Site Supervisor is in charge of the supervision of all aspects of site operations, including the planning of site progress.
• Leading regular site meetings with professionals, including quantity surveyors, building services engineers, foremen, subcontractors
• Maintaining strict quality control procedures - this necessitates regular testing of materials, visual inspections of work, and frequent tours of the site.
• Conducting regular site safety checks.
• Finding solutions to problems that may cause delays, such as the late arrival of materials.

Expectations

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Construction or relevant fields.
• Proven proficiency in construction management.
• 4-7 years relevant experience in supervision construction works.
• Applicants should have the confidence to communicate on all levels and have team leading skills, able to work well individually or as part of a team.
• Work experience in Africa is a plus.

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Job Reference: 1471
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Function: Financial

Job Description
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the Managing Director of Group and the Group Agri Group CFO, and is responsible for the company’s finance department; this includes budgeting, internal controls, business planning & strategy, investment plans, developing portfolio strategy, setting operational direction, reviewing and evaluating operating mechanisms among others:

• The CFO assists the MD in accomplishing company goals.
• Be a lead Member of the Group Agribusiness Strategy Implementation Team
• Lead the structuring of the Group Agribusiness Finance & Accounts Department and Building a Competent, effective , efficient and result oriented Finance and Accounts Department with succession Planning

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the finance department, further develop and lead strategic planning; refine and upgrade budgeting process and internal control safeguards
• In conjunction with the MD, ensure that the business is run to its full potential and continues to grow through expansion of current business and new opportunities
• Analyse cash flow, cost controls, and expenses in order to provide insightful financial information to senior management and the board
• Implement management reporting and controls suitable to the diversity of the business
• Provide input into key decision making around investments and business proposals
• Represent the company to funding agencies, government, media, and the general public
• Have input into the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy of the business
• Lead recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of department staff
• Managing the working capital cycle with a clear mandate to improve the trading cycle and reduce Finance Cost.
• Forecasting the funding requirements of the Agribusiness Group (both short term and long term) and ensuring that the Business plans do not suffer due to the lack of funding.
• Evaluate Financial and Commercial Risks of the Company’s business and advise the MD and the Board of the same on a regular basis.
• Devise and implement Risk Mitigation mechanisms for both the operational and commercial sides of Business.
• Arrange Presentations and coordinate the Board Meetings of the Company.

Expectations

• Chartered Accountancy or other equivalent degree from an Institution of repute.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a successful CFO, within an agribusiness or FMCG environment (ideally in a leading company); 18 years minimum work experience
• Must have been a CFO of a business of $ 500 Million & above
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Propensity for growing high-potential companies and already have a demonstrable track record of success in their career
• A keen intellect, well-developed interpersonal capabilities and strategic vision are essential, as is the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation
• Ability to implement quick decision-making and to build consensus within the business
• Confidently with the senior management, staff across the organisation, as well as external stakeholders, e.g. financiers and government regulators
• A successful candidate will have an understanding of the African market, having lived, worked and travelled in Africa
• Must have worked in a Multi Country, Multi Culture, Multi Currency, Multi Commodity environment.
• Must have an experience to the business across the entire Agric Value Chain

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Job Reference: 1472
Locations: Lagos / Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Industry: Logistics & Transport
Function: Supply chain

Job Description

• To Develop Company purchase and supply chain strategy in compliance with Group Code of Conduct
• To manage the purchasing team and team activities to support company operations
• Delivering materials and services for operating fleet and base at the right time and at the right cost with the best value for money
• Monitor and improve purchasing performance in country for its fleet and onshore activities
• To manage the development of supplier database
• Ensure purchase requests are achieved by an efficient supply chain management

Job Duties
To manage the dedicated Purchasing and Supply chain team as per Company policies including but not limited:

• To support, train, motivate, involve, retain and develop the team members
• Oversees supply chain management
• To monitor performance of team and to optimize the workload between the teams
• To review and revise purchase standards and procedures according Group guidelines to ensure continuous improvement of Performance
• To manage the team performance and ensure the skills development
• To negotiate price and product specification
• To ensure a good communication between the company and local suppliers on all technical and commercial matters
• To keep monitoring purchase flow and approval chains for PR/PO
• To carry out day to day purchasers according to vessels and base requirements
• To manage PO and invoicing: PO and invoice control and approval for payment
• To produce the relevant reporting (KPI, PI, etc.) to the management with analysis for improvement and optimisation using Company IT Soft tools
• To Manage Suppliers relationship, to review and ensure a relevant data registration in the purchasing system, To undertake audits and evaluation on subcontractors according to Quality Plan, To evaluate suppliers and renew supplier agreements
• To follow up of the weekly review with Ship Manager about outstanding PR/PO and deliveries
• To follow up vessel and onshore complains about supply process
• Organize operational supply chain support and optimize local delivery with Logistic Department
• To manage regular surveys on the market and its changes
• Follow the purchasing status for all the fleet with analysis for open PR/PO, leading time etc.
• Coordinates with people in different company locations to see if a better price is available somewhere else or if suppliers in a certain area are not living up to expectations
• Communicates with executives and gains approval for purchasing contracts with new vendors or on new supplies
• Communicates with suppliers and to make sure supplies get where they need to be when they need to be, even when a deadline is tight
• To maintains network of professional contacts for discovering new opportunities for good deals on orders
• Forecasts demand for certain products and makes orders accordingly
• Checks inventory, tracks how inventory is used, and adjusts purchasing habits in accord with apparent trends
• Keeps a well-organized collection of contracts for easy reference when needed
• Attends meetings to stay up to date on the company's objectives
• Attends conferences to meet potential new suppliers and glean insight from other professionals in the purchasing field

Expectations

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a successful Supply Chain Manager within an international group
• Experience in the Marine / Oil & Gas sector
• Highly Organized, Team Leader
• Excellent Negotiation Skills
• Multitasking Ability
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Ability to Work with a Variety of People
• Good Accounting Knowledge
• Nigerian Industry experience will be a plus.