Managing Director Job at University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Limited

Job Title: Managing Director
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employer: University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Limited [part of University of Lagos Holding Company (UNIHOLD)]
Recruiter: Bradfield Consulting

Qualification:
• Degree in Production Management, Business Management, Economics.
• An MBA will be an advantage.

Functions:
• Formulating and successfully implementing company policy;
• Ensure that defined corporate objectives are pursued;
• Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company;
• Developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board;
• Reporting to the Managing Director of Uniholding on regular basis;
• Putting in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems;
• 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;
• Taking remedial action where necessary and informing the Managing Director of Unihold of significant changes;
• Maintaining the operational performance of the company;
• Assuming full accountability to the Managing Director of Unihold for all company operations;
• Representing the company to major customers and professional associations;
• Building and maintaining an effective executive team;
• Look for opportunities for the expansion of the organisation;
• Perform other duties as required.

Competency and Technical Skill required:
The Prospect must demonstrate:
• Good Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Process and result oriented, self-starter, with good analytical skills Leadership

Skills:
• Networking Skills
• Product Knowledge
• Feedback &Reporting skills
• Management skills
• Computer literate

Experience Required:
• 10 years of industry experience: 4 years as part of management team
• Minimum years of industry experience: 8years
• success in a senior leadership role within a large scale environment (preferably in a pharmaceutical company)
• In the case of University of Lagos Ventures Limited, experience in the production of bottled water in a large organisation is a necessary requirement.

Personal Qualities:
• Motivational but also challenging
• Highly developed leadership and general management skills
• A strong lateral thinker whose natural default is to create and/or encourage innovative solutions to challenges and problems
• Keen intellect and strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and pursue solutions swiftly
• Energetic, enthusiastic and a measured risk-taker
• An effective and authentic communicator, both orally and with the written word

Remuneration: Highly Competitive

How to Apply:
Qualified individuals should apply online or send their resume to:

5/7 James Oluleye Crescent,
Harmony Enclave,
Off Adeniyi Jones,
Ikeja, Lagos.

Or send email to md@bradfieldconsulting.net OR cvs@bfc-ng.com

Deadline: 29.11.2013

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