Ongoing Recruitment at Ultimus Holdings, 25th August, 2019

Ultimus Holdings is a global investment company with the sole purpose of contributing to the sustainable development of African economies. Our investing deployment is broad-based and long-term. We specifically invest is sectors that demonstrates growth; leveraging our sector expertise in ensuring we become market leaders in all operational portfolios.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Executive (Paint, Bathrooms and Light)

Location: Lagos
Reports to: Sales Manager

Summary

• You will provide all reasonable forms of assistance including but not limited to
• Product marketing and sales, product promotion and distribution, negotiation of contracts and expansion of customer base, etc for the Sales Manager.
• You are responsible for executing sales strategies with the main aim of increasing the company’s revenue, maximising profit and increasing the market share on the short run. You should be able to source for new sales opportunities and close sales to achieve quotas.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:

• Identifying new markets and business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching, analyzing sales options and arranging meetings with potential customers.
• Selling products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
• Maintaining relationships with customers by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
• Identifying product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Making accurate cost calculations to provide customers with quotations
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement with a view to closing sales
• Attending trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations to represent the employing organization.
• Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• First class consultative sales skills. Excellent understanding of products and benefits.
• Assist in monitoring sales and profit for each product under Ultimus Integrated.
• Sales presentations for clients, showing the success and credibility of the business and its products.
• Give pricing information to the sales manager and assisting him/her in making recommendations.
• Responsible for mapping potential customers and generating leads for the organization.
• Translating sales strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth
• Monitor performance with tracking and establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting
• Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Positively represent the company at all times through a success-oriented and professional demeanor

Job Competency and Knowledge Requirements
Action Oriented – Mission Critical:

• Customer Focus – MC
• Timely Decision Making – Very Important
• Technical Learning and Know-How – MC
• Patience – VI
• Negotiation Skills – MC
• Functional and Technical Skills – MC
• Listening – VI
• Time Management – MC
• Organisational Agility – VI
• Self-Development – VI
• Critical Thinking – VI
• Information Technology Skills – VI

Skill Requirements:
To successfully perform the typical tasks and duties of the position, the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are required:

• Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts
• Knowledge of project delivery methodology
• Ability to delegate and manage multiple operations effectively
• Ability to assess the operational effectiveness of employees
• Possesses written and oral communication skills to support decisions and recommendations
• Conducts meetings and provides effective leadership to team members
• Develops and manages budgets within established parameters
• Ability to analyse and interpret technical materials accurately and effectively
• Effective in making objective decisions
• Strong team philosophy
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills

Preferred Personal Attributes:

• Strong Leadership
• Result Oriented
• Proactive
• Team Player
• Energetic
• High Service Ethic
• Excellence
• Teachability and ability to teach.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a prop where necessary.
  

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones. Occasional trips out of the office maybe required

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Location: Lagos
Reports To: Operations Manager

Summary

• You will be responsible for the maintenance of a Company’s storeroom which includes but is not limited to, stocking of operational materials and supplies, inventory control and records, purchasing, and other related duties as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing of documents for quality control evaluations
• Meeting and managing customers, suppliers and distributors
• Plans and performs work that involves ordering, receiving, inspecting, returning, unloading, shelving, packing, labelling, pricing, delivering, and maintaining a perpetual inventory of forms, office supplies, and various types of equipment.
• Develop an effective stocking and inventory management that maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution of materials and equipment to curb stock loss.
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Keeps records to maintain inventory control, cost containment and to assure proper stock levels.
• Consistently answer questions regarding procedures and resolve discrepancies regarding receipts, shipments, quality, repairs and surplus supply
• Monitor and proactively take action in response to delivery needs and requests for goods.
• Ensure receiving conforms to quality and quantity of stocks requested
• Create stock profile and update store operation data into the inventory management software
• Control material ordering by checking the indent and inform the operations manager regarding the availability of the goods
• Prepare weekly pending list for the material not received against indent raised
• Coordinates freight handling, equipment moving and minor repairs.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Thinking both creatively and logically to resolve inventory problems
• Ensuring all documents are complete and signed by the highest authority before receiving or releasing stock
• Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Job Competency and Requirements

• Action Oriented – Mission Critical
• Customer Focus – MC
• Timely Decision Making – Very Important
• Technical Learning and Know-How – MC
• Patience – VI
• Functional and Technical Skills – MC
• Listening – VI
• Time Management – MC
• Organisational Agility – VI
• Self-Development – VI.

Skill Requirements
To successfully perform the typical tasks and duties of the position, the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are required:

• Knowledge of proper bookkeeping and inventory management
• Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment
• Analytical mind with ability to make accurate mathematical computations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management
• Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time
• Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts
• Ability to manage and supervise Vendors and suppliers
• Ability to maintain materials and equipment
• Develops and manages budgets within established parameters
• Effective in making objective decisions
• Strong team philosophy
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with construction contractors, vendors, and consultants
• Computer Literacy Skills
• Communication Skills
• Administrative Skills
• Reporting skills
• Surveillance Skills
• Safety Management.

Preferred Personal Attributes:

• Strong Leadership – Result Oriented
• Proactive – Team Player
• Energetic – High Service Ethic
• Excellence – Teachability.

Travel:

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and possible out-of-country travel may be expected.

Working Relationships
Effective working relationships are an essential part of daily working life. The focus in this role is both:

• Internal: Colleagues within the UI Divisions and other arms of the company horizontally and vertically.
• External: Third Party Agencies and Clients.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands associated with the duties and responsibilities described herein are representative of those that you must meet to successfully perform this job
• This includes ability to spend extended hours standing and traveling to different warehouses
• This also includes ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

• The work environment described herein is representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job. The Warehouse manager will work at various job site locations and attend meetings at multiple agency offices
• Exposure to outdoors, dust, unpleasant smells, hot and cold weather is very likely
• Wearing personal protective equipment is mandatory.

Job Title: Business Development Executive (Technical Sales Executive)

Location: Rivers

Job Specification

• Must be a graduate.
• Minimum of two (2) years demonstrated sales leadership success from related industry.
• Must be resident in Port Harcourt.
• Someone who has rich pipeline of clients.
• In related Industries like: Finance, Construction, Oil and Gas etc.
• Manages various accounts in his present place of work.
• Size of his present Pipeline should not be less than 100m.
• Must have good leadership and communication skills.
• Must have good numerical and marketing skills.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to improve already existing processes.

Remuneration
Salary Range between N100, 000 – N250,000 monthly and also commission based on every awards won. Salary is Very Negotiable if all these are in place and he/she should also note that delivery is very important and expected immediately.

Deadline: 20th September, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@ultimusholdings.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the mail.