Executive Search

Our client is a new non-interest Commercial Bank operating in Lagos.The bank is set to change the way banking is done in Nigeria and is looking for great minds with proven experience to fill the following roles:General Manager, OperationsGeneral Manager, Treasury and MarketingChief Information Security Officer (CISO)-Preferable ExpatriateChief Risk Officer (CRO)-Preferrable ExpatriateChief Information OfficerAssistant Banking Officer (ABO)-Operations and Marketing

Corporate Finance Manager

Our Client, a leading indigenous Gas firm is looking to recruit a Corporate Finance Manager. The Corporate Finance Manager will be responsible for the following:Capital raisingBuying and selling financial products as well as identifying and securing merger and acquisition deals. Supporting multi-functional teams to achieve the development of business plans, valuation of targets, negotiation, due diligence, and integration.He/she is expected to build and manage relationships with external industry analysts, strategic investors, business consultants, Government and regulators, technical and finance partners, shareholders and other primary stakeholders.He/she will support all corporate development activities geared towards maximizing bottom line for the company.Job Specification:Bachelor’s degreeMinimum 10 years’ relevant work experience in the Oil & Gas or financial industryMust have a good understanding of the energy sector, including business strategy and operations, processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of the measures of profitability and return on investment for modeling purposesWork experience in an investment bank is preferred, but not essentialStrong leadership and management experienceMust be able to multi-task and work closely with individuals from a broad range of backgroundsCandidate should be smart, particularly possessing strong quantitative writing and interpersonal skillsCandidate must be proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications; and must be able to prepare/review complex financial models.Must have strong numerical, verbal and analytical competenceMust be prepared to travel within and outside Nigeria extensivelyEssential Function:Directly supporting the Head of Finance in the execution of engagements and transactions within the company.Taking a primary role in the planning, structuring, and execution of any capital raising, or M&A activity the company is contemplating or actively engaged in.The focal point on projects financing and driver of execution mandates.Working closely with the business development department to determine appropriate financing options based on unique business models.Work with the business development department in the execution of approved business development work programsResponsible for developing and managing the Corporate Financial Model for the company’s division.Providing inputs into the long term financial strategies, budgeting process and strategic capital allocation.Ensuring that the company financing decisions are consistent with the Group’s overall financing strategy and that liability management is in line with existing covenants.Deliver business valuations for acquisitions and divestments, financial valuation (e.g. impairment computations), and any other related strategic decision supports.Monitor Company’s key financial performance indicators based on approved forecasts; and regularly manage treasury/cash flow plan across the company’s operating assets.Organising and leading periodic meetings with other departments, where key financial information can be shared and disseminated. Responsible for driving key discussion topics and agenda for each meeting.Supervising, mentoring (where relevant) and working closely with other employees in all related activities.Participate in various marketing and recruiting activities of the Company

SAP Master Data

Our client, a leading FMCG firm is looking to recruit a Master Data Manager who will be responsible for the following:Conceptualize, analyse, implement, coordinate, approve, create, manage, maintain and archive SAP HeiCore Master Data and ensure consistency, Integrity, uniformity, and accuracy of data in alignment with the firm's data standard.Analysing master data objects across different platformsData Maintenance & ManagementData ValidationProcesses Policy & Procedures managementData Analysis

Culture Marketing Specialist

Our client, a leading FMCG is looking to recruit a Culture Marketing Manager. The Culture Marketing Specialist will be a part of the Marketing Team and is responsible for dedicated Culture projects and programmes within the overall Nigerian business.He/She is responsible for building the local face of the brand – in Culture & Music (including festivals), long term partnerships and strong networks including Opinion Leaders & key influencers both online (Social Media) and offline of the brand in the most locally relevant way in line with Regional & Global strategies to increase Brand awareness.RESPONSIBILITIESCulture MarketingBuild the foundations of a highly effective Culture program by:Establishing and maintaining selected locally relevant Culture Marketing initiatives and projects as part of the overall marketing planDeveloping brand image & relevance by identifying strategic Third-party Culture and Music platforms with which to drive long term partnershipsNegotiating and securing relevant music, SI & MI rights to ensure all created content can be sufficiently utilised in our media businessClosely collaborating with On-Premise, Communications and Brand Marketing teams in the planning and execution of all National programs and eventsOpinion Leader Network & Event ProgramEstablish the organisation as a credible brand in the local scene by:Building a strong network in the fields of Culture in general – and Music in particular to ensure the organisation is at the forefront of new and upcoming trendsBuilding a strong portfolio of key Artists to work with on various projects and programs within the entirety of the organisationTaking care of optimum usage of the firm's products in focused Culture playgrounds by Opinion Leaders and secure perfect communication about the brand and the product.Drive “Can in hand” and product placement with key Artists and in defined key areasBranding and CommunicationBuild and grow engagement to reach more people, more often and for longer by:Working with the Media Network Manager to design and contribute to unique stories, interesting topics, new formats, and top media contentManaging the firm's brand appearance at all Culture program in line with international benchmarks and guidelines.Managing all Culture related information & data on internal platforms 

HSE Lead

Our client, a leading Oil & Gas firm is looking to recruit an HSE lead. The ideal candidate should have the below-listed attributes:Excellent spoken and written English. Highly effective written and oral skills.Strong HSE commitment and willingness to be a proactive HSE role model and leaderHigh motivation, a self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised in a demanding environment and achieve results through strong leadership and motivation.Competence and experience in developing, documenting and implementing comprehensive HSE Management Systems.Competence and experience in the effective management of an HSE Team (on or off-site)A pragmatic approach to problem-solvingStrong experience in working with third party contractors to create a successful HSE programmeComprehensive knowledge of Nigerian Health, Safety and Environmental legislationComprehensive knowledge of Quality Assurance practices, processes and standardsComprehensive knowledge of Health and Medical practices, processes, and standardsComprehensive knowledge of HSE Case legislationExperience in managing the developing of an HSE Case from inception to final approvalExperience championing or facilitating of HAZOPS and HAZIDSComprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 Quality StandardComprehensive knowledge of OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational Health and Safety StandardComprehensive knowledge of ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management StandardExperience in accident investigation and skilled in the use of Root Cause Analysis techniques e.g. TapRoot, Tripod Beta, etc.Computer proficient and capability in working without secretarial assistanceStrong technical competence in production process SafetyConfidence and articulate public speaking skills

B2B (Business To Business) Deployment Lead

Our client, a leading FMCG company is looking to recruit a Deployment Lead who will manage the roll-out in the Opco. This roll-out involves planning and executing the scale-up of the solution. The ideal candidate will coordinate with the relevant Commerce teams and other possible deployment partners to smoothly lead a successful nationwide rollout. He/She will be a part of the Data-Driven Sales (DDS) team, required to run the B2B implementation, with the main responsibility of creating a data-driven organisation (e.g., ensuring data-based decision making, optimizing promotions by using outlet purchase behavior data, etc.)JOB ACTIVITIES:Lead the QuickDrinks rollout in Nigeria, working together with the Product Lead, sales department, and third-party deployment teamsManage deployment plans milestones and customer pre-requisitesOrganise initial workshops and training for Area Sales Managers(ASM) & Sales Executives (SE)Coordinate the ASMs & Sales Executives in the field to give hands-on training related to customer sell-in & onboardingCoordinate the support and training of outlet personnel in collaboration with deployment partnersOrganise feedback sessions among outlets (including distributors and sub-distributors) whilst ensuring results are used to continuously improve the roll-out Constant communication to the management team, through update emails; presentations; calls; and formal meetingsProvide Train the Trainer programs for the Sales Capability TeamLiaise with Product Lead for escalations on scope, processes and/or budget. Prepare and maintain resource plan and forecast including own resources, third party needs, and tools. Monitor performance of project teams and third party teamMEASURE OF SUCCESS:Nigeria B2B e-commerce revenue contribution, successful outlet/distributor or sub-distributor on-boarding in line with phased scale-up target.The timely and successful rollout of Digital B2B in Opco.Enabler to the RTM and deliver on KPIs such as Customer NPS.QUANTITATIVE DIMENSION:Number of subordinates: Third-Party Workers          2019 Departmental Budget

Senior Brand Manager

Workforce Group is currently looking to recruit a Senior Brand Manager for a client, who will be responsible for championing & driving brand growth in volume and equity by leveraging on the understanding of consumer's attitudes, motivations, and trends. Developing and executing of Brand plan for both short and long term to deliver ROI consistently to the business.Functional Competencies:Insight Generation & Analytics Ability to develop and assess Insights and translate them into growth strategies Ability to draw clear recommendations from Brand health tracking. Translate data into meaningful insights for communication development and trade initiatives Brand Activations Work with agencies to execute global brand platforms in all the relevant channels Collaborate with channel managers to drive incremental penetration and ROS. Collaborate with the key accounts team to leverage their events to increase ROS and Power for the brand Communication Work with agencies to develop breakthrough communication for the brands while ensuring compliance with Heineken Marketing Code. Work with agencies and cross-functional team to develop and execute Through the Line Marketing campaigns and activities Actively track competitive activities and work with agencies to respond accordingly Work with Trade Marketing and Regional teams to develop relevant communication for the regions and across all channels Finance Understanding of budgeting, pricing, cost management, and negotiation. Ensure strict compliance to internal control measures with respect to budget allocation and appropriation Work with Commercial Controller to monitor and evaluate budgeted expenses versus actual. Monitoring and evaluation Work with a cross-functional team to monitor and measure the impact of investments on key brand indicators (brand health, distribution & penetration, market share, etc.)

Manager Credit Cards

Our Client, a leading Financial Institution is looking to recruit a Credit Card Manager. The credit card product manager will be responsible for building and directing credit card product strategies, developing and implementing marketing plans to drive business goals and meet business targets.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Develop and launch the bank's Credit Card Proposition                                    Design processes to support proposition             Conduct regular review on market trends and study competitor activities to identify opportunities.Initiate product ideas and ongoing features/benefits tailored for each target segment.Manage Product line up                                                              Develop and obtain agreement to the full proposition offering – including target segment, product mix, pricing mix, distribution/sales strategy, service strategy, marketing strategyDevelop strategies and activities that will drive the activation/activity of credit cardsDevelop product education viz user guides, processing guides, and FAQs               Deliver frontline face to face and e-learning training                                                   Periodic Product review, market intelligence and profiling of market peers to ensure competitiveness    Contribute to the formulation of retail banking strategy and policy for cardsSupport Business and Branch Banking teams in preparation for card implementation and launch plansDevelop market communication materials to Internal and external customers     Provide Marketing support to the Sales team                                                            Cross-sell & up-sell credit product to existing & potential customers                 Ensure weekly reports for card issuance, activation, usage, and attrition rates        Training of Sales StaffAny other job as assigned by the Head Retail ProductsKey Performance Indicators:Product LaunchTotal number of cards issuedTotal number of active cards Deliver Bank-wide product knowledge – F2F and e-learningJob Knowledge:Understanding of CreditUnderstanding of Key Card brand (MasterCard/Visa) processes and operationsFundamentals of Card issuance and technologiesKnowledge of Key credit card business drivers360 degree understanding of the processes that support a card business from operations to technology to processes.

Regional Sales Managers-General Managers

Workforce Group is sourcing for a client in the Telecommunications Industry for Senior Sales Professionals with a minimum of 15 years experience. Ideal candidates must be from blue-chip organisations and preferably from the FMCG, Banking and Telecommunication Industry. Location: Kano

Retail Sales Executive

Workforce Group is currently sourcing for Retail Sales Development Executive for a client in the Oil and Gas Industry, who will represent the company in the designated territory.Job Responsibilities:Oversee the affairs and interest of the company, in terms of marketing, business development, and brand protectionAct as a liaison officer between the company and relative agencies.  Location: Jos, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Gusau (Zamfara)