Job Recruitment at Smart Partners Consulting Limited, 21st January, 2020

Smart Partners Consulting Limited is a leading indigenous HR Consulting Firm in Nigeria located in Lagos with services offered in Recruitment, Outsourcing, Training and HR Consulting. We are a growing firm providing services to top leading companies across the Oil & Gas, IT, Banking Industries and many others using our world class recruiting process with vibrant, talented and passionate team.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Facility Technician

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Responsibilities

• Ensure office or residential building safety and HSE practices are adhered to strictly
• Ensure proper handing over from shift to shift of outstanding maintenance requests
• Participate in Emergency Response Team as needed. Support shift work availability 24/7
• Personal Initiative in conducting preventative maintenance inspections, and testing of vital building equipment.
• Assist in planning and scheduling of installation, care, and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Ability to work with CMMS system to complete and process different work order assignments around the facility.
• Monitor and repair facilities systems and technical devices directly supporting test and building operations.
• Proactive attitude to troubleshooting maintenance and repairs, prior to breakdown of equipment
• Ability to work in a team environment, reporting to Site Supervisor and Operations Manager

Requirements

• Must be multi-skilled and ability in minimum of 7 of the following areas:
  • Electric Motor repairs
  • Split unit or central HVAC servicing, troubleshooting and repair
  • Residential White Goods (Washing Machine, Dryer)
  • Smoke detector inspection and servicing
  • Fire alarm panel, basic repairs.
  • Electrical fixtures
  • Electrical wiring, circuits and panel
  • Electrical utilities and troubleshooting
  • Power audit and other electrical diagnostic tools
• Minimum of 4 years working as a facility technician in a corporate environment

Job Title: Plumber
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Water utilities maintenance (Water treatment dosing, cartridge replacement, backwashing)
• Bricklaying, Screeding and other minor civil works
• Minor Painting works
• Minor Welding and repairs
• Plumbing fixtures
• Plumbing pipes, valves and elbows (copper, PPE, PVC etc.)
• Pump machine repair and troubleshooting
• Water audit, leak detection and other diagnostic tools

Requirements

• Must be multi-skilled and ability in related areas
• SSCE / OND.
• Minimum of 4 years working as a facility technician in a corporate environment

Job Title: Carpenter
Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Brief

• Our client is looking for qualified Carpenters to do all wood work such has cut, fabricate and install wooden and other structures according to specifications.
• The goal is to contribute to the construction and maintenance of strong and long-lasting buildings and products.
• The ideal candidates must have good knowledge of wood properties and other carpentry materials.

Responsibilities

• Lay out floorings, roofing’s or dry walls ensuring they are leveled and compatible.
• Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated
• Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance
• Build scaffolding and other construction structures.
• Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material according to measurements
• Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed.
• Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of English
• Good understanding of basic math
• Good physical condition and endurance
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times
• High School Diploma; Successful completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program is required.
• Qualification: SSCE / OND
• Experience: 3 years.
• Proven experience as carpenter
• Hands-on experience in working with carpentry materials
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.)

Application Deadline 31st January, 2020.

Job Title: General Manager, Business Operations
Location: Lagos
Sector: Production
Reports to: CEO

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage all business operations to achieve corporate goals.
• Manage Business and Human Capital Performance
• Develop and implement a business plan for profitability.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the marketing program and recommend improvements.
• Strategic planning and preparation of future investment plans, feasibility studies, and analysis.
• To lead and oversee the implementation of the Company’s long- and short-term plans in accordance with its strategy.
• To ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place.
• Develop strategies to improve overall quality and productivity.
• Generate business, cost and employee reports to management.
• Schedule regular team meetings to discuss business updates, issues and recommendations.
• Respond to employee concerns in a timely manner.
• Provide direction and guidance to employees in their assigned job duties.
• Determine staffing requirements and ensure that office positions are filled promptly.
• Assist in employee recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotion and termination activities.
• Ensure that employees follow company policies and procedures.
• Manage administrative, logistical, human resources, and accounting services to support company operations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administrations / Accounting / Finance or any other relevant discipline.
• Possession of additional professional qualifications such as MBA, and relevant certifications in Business Process Improvement, Data Management, Analytics, and ability to use diverse accounting and business process and performance management system
• Minimum of 15 years post-graduation experience, of which 7 years must have been in senior management roles, preferably in service and production sectors.

Desired Competence

• Strong business acumen, excellent understanding of sound business improvement and information management within a regulated environment.
• Ability to use various tools to assess business and human capital performance management.
• Ability to assimilate complex issues and use appropriate communications strategies to influence wide and diverse audiences.
• Ability to actively listen, seek information and ask questions to ensure the understanding of underlying concerns of others.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and ability to analyze and evaluate asset types, market and industry trends, major issues, and regulatory considerations.
• An excellent manager of human and material resources.
• Operates with ease in an ethical, professional and information technology-driven environment Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent in financial systems development and deployment.

Application Deadline 22nd January, 2020.

Job Title: Stock Movement Monitoring Manager (Retail Store)
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Your responsibilities will be tracking shipments, overseeing inventory audits and maintaining reports of purchases and pricing
• To be successful in this role, you should be familiar with supply chain procedures and have good communication skills to interact with vendors, clients and internal teams.
• We are looking for a Stock movement monitoring manager to manage our inventory and purchase merchandise based on our company’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tracking and managing the movement of must-have stock for each store based on product departmental class, sub-class, color and age range
• Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed
• Track shipments and address any delays
• Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)
• Responsible for tracking daily, weekly and monthly stores stock movement imbalances for each product department, class, sub-class, color and age range
• Responsible for tracking daily, weekly and monthly stock-out risk using inventory to sales ratio for each product departmental class, sub-class, color and age range and recommend stock movement

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in managing wide product range using detail line reports
• Knowledgeable in retail sales data analysis
• Merchandising analysis
• Visual merchandising
• Retail pro knowledge would be an added advantage.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or it’s equivalent in Business or any related discipline.
• Merchandising training certification is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 7 years experience in a similar retail management role
• A minimum of 5 years in merchandising role.

Job Title: Retail Store and Training Manager
Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

• Develop individualized and group training programs that address specific business needs. Develop training manuals that target tangible results.
• Implement effective and purposeful training methods.
• Effectively manage the training budget.
• Evaluate organizational performance to ensure that training is meeting business needs and improving performance.
• Develop individualized and group training programs that address specific business
• Evaluate organizational performance to ensure that training is meeting business needs and improving performance.
• Drive sales and operations according to the organization standard
• Manage Stores Sales and Costumers engage
• Manage Merchandising and Visuals and Products
• Analyze reports to maximize back end operations and sales efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain Outlet Readiness Identify and assess the training needs of the organization through job analysis, career paths and consultation with managers.
• Assess employees’ skills, performance and productivity.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in retail sales data analysis
• Merchandising analysis
• Visual merchandising
• Retail pro knowledge would be an added advantage.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Business or any related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar retail management and training role
• Knowledgeable in managing wide product range using detail line reports

Job Title: Purchasing Officer
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To review prices and quality and ensure optimal stock levels, evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts and preparing reports (e.g. on orders and costs.)
• We are looking for a Purchasing Officer for our client in the facility management of residential and commercial properties to buy products that are essential for our company’s day-to-day operations

Responsibilities

• Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
• Research potential vendors
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Review quality of purchased products

Requirements

• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
• Negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the same field
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)

Job Title: General Manager (Lounge and Bar)
Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

• Accomplishes company goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Controls purchases and inventory by meeting with account manager
• Meets restaurant financial objectives by developing financing; establishing banking relationships
• Maintains operations by preparing policies and standard operating procedures
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy facility environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures.
• Directs and organizes the activities of the bar and lounge to maintain high standards of beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Overseeing the functions of the department to include general bar and lounge service to private functions.
• Manage restaurant’s good image and suggest ways to improve it
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
• Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses
• Monitoring the set-up of the bar, lounge, private functions and hospitalities.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in the restaurant industry

Requirements

• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
• Acute financial management skills
• B.Sc Degree in Business Administration; Hospitality Management or Culinary Schooling is a plus
• Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices.
• Proven food and beverage management experience
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Manager in Bar and Lounge or in a 5 star hotel.
• Exhibiting leadership ability
• Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff

Job Title: Floor Manager
Location: Lagos island

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect guest areas for cleanliness and deploy custodial staff as necessary.
• Establishing a good rapport with first-time guests leads them to become loyal patrons.
• Monitor the amount of revenue generated by the establishment on a daily basis.
• Identify and Resolve Urgent, legal and security issues.
• Analyze the sales figures and also predict the volume of future sales in order to maximize profits.
• Ensure that all customers receive service properly.
• Record sales figures and analyse data and forward planning.
• Training new hospitality staff on the establishment’s policies and procedures
• Conduct appraisals and review the performance of the staff.
• Responsible for safety procedures are followed on floor.
• Monitoring financial results based on key performance indicators
• Resolving customer complaints using conflict resolution skills

Requirements

• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
• Guest-oriented and service-minded
• Culinary School Diploma or Degree in Food Service Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a floor manager or Hotel/Restaurant manager
• Exhibiting leadership ability
• Booking and checking in guests
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office- Excel and PowerPoint
• Reservation management software.

Job Title: General Manager (Creative and Marketing)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Creative and Marketing

Main Objective

• To provide operational leadership and direction for all units under creative and marketing department.

Job Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy:

• Responsible for changing window display according to theme/cycle and send the image to all store as a guide to ensure uniformity
• Responsible for ensuring external signage is clean and all letters displayed.
• Responsible for changing windows display once in 2 weeks or following schedule time-table.
• In-Store Products Arrangement Compliance Management
• Mannequin Visual Look Management
• Creative Photo-shoot Management
• Stores Seasonal Campaign Idea Generation and Executions
• Stores Voucher and Gift Promotion Management.
• Work with website developer and designers to ensure website is user friendly, well-maintained and constantly updated with the latest Technology with an emphasis on merchandising and increasing sales.
• Maintain and update the online marketing plan for the website.
• Develop selling points, key features, and key sales messaging for online promotions and collateral.
• Work with marketing colleagues to create campaigns and improve search engine rankings, increase traffic to the site and strengthen customer loyalty.
• Monitor key performance indicators on the website and develop plans to improve them.
• Responsible for ensuring all timelines are set and followed by creative team.
• Responsible for engaging other business unit on creative unit seasonal work plan
• Provide complete look for updating and reviewing of merchandising complete look line and database.
• Create matching stories from incoming merchandise using the order worksheet and send looks created to merchandising unit to aid allocation.
• Work with merchandising team to re-merchandise slow sellers in stores by recreating the look to aid sales.
• Responsible for ensuring merchandising complete look line sheet are used for upselling and cross selling.
• Responsible for using color as a guide to merchandise arrangement in store.
• Develop Strategies to increase traffic to the website with the incorporation of best tools, such as utilizing social media channels, search engine optimization and blogging to maximize revenue.
• Take responsibility for the management and the ongoing coaching of ecommerce team members in line with core skills/competences identified for the roles within best practice guidelines.
• Excellent Leadership and supervising skills to lead, direct and motivate e-commerce teams into meeting performance and growth goals.
• Partner with Operations Team to monitor and ensure stock is at appropriate levels.
• Discuss action planning, including specific milestones, timetables and monitoring activities to keep the team focused and to create and appropriate sense of urgency.
• Work with team to upload products and promotional banners to the website as well as attach prices, attributes and image ID to each product.
• Study front and back-end organization and propose functional recommendations regarding customer buying experience and digital merchandising to enhance web presence.
• Track and reports on all site metrics and statistics to optimize conversion and meet company objectives.
• Implement daily webpage changes (include SEO support) to maintain accuracy of public facing website content and functionality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by line manager
• Responsible for preparing creative look seasonal calendar and assignment of creative team into task.
• Responsible for products visual merchandising and planning in store layouts to promote cross and up selling.
• Ensure hangers are arranged correctly facing the right away from the customers.
• Ensure every top must have bottoms to go with it. No merchandise most be found without a bottom.
• Responsible for preparing and executing photo shoot creative look essential calendar plan.
• Work remotely with stores to ensure that their windows are done properly and make sure corrections where need be.

Requirements

• Qualification: B.Sc / M.Sc with relevant International Training
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years with International Exposure

Job Title: General Manager (Services)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Reports To: MD

Job Responsibilities
Financial Planning of Retail Store Investment Management-Finance Manager:

• Liaise with all support functions to ensure timelines with regards to store opening project
• Responsible for the financial planning of new store opening

Account Budget Management:

• Responsible for presentation and defending of internal control reports to CRO/MD.
• Responsible for working with GM services/CRO/MD office on executing sound internal fraud control system
• Responsible for working with buying and merchandising unit team to ensure internal control support in execution of non-fraud buying and merchandising process.
• Responsible for working with Finance and Account unit Teams to ensure internal control support in execution of check system that prevent fraud process
• Responsible for the preparation of the comprehensive annual budget and forecasts in line with the business objectives for the business at whole, segments and stores
• Direct the preparation and implementation of the individual departmental and special project budgets
• Manage Admin Business Relationship
• Manage Business Unit Relationship

HR Strategic Business Partnership:

• Responsible for working with buying merchandising unit teams to ensure higher staff performance.
• Responsible for working with brands and marketing unit teams to ensure higher staff performance.
• Responsible for working with Retail operations unit teams to ensure stores, customer, experience, warehouse and logistics and store operations support staff higher performance.
• Responsible for presentation and defending of HR performance reports and management performance review committee
• Responsible for working with CRO/MD office on the development and execution of strategic HR plans and timeliness.

Manage IT Business Relationship:

• Responsible for working and buying Merchandising unit Teams to ensure IT support in execution and buying and merchandising duties and also to resolve IT complaints.
• Responsible for working with Finance and Account unit Teams to ensure IT support in execution of finance and accounting duties and also resolves IT complaints.
• Responsible for working with Human Resource teams to ensure IT support HR duties and also resolve IT complaints
• Responsible for working with the internal control team to ensure IT support the duties of internal control and also resolve IT complaints.
• Responsible for presentation and defending of IT performance to the management performance review committee.
• Responsible for working with CRO/MD office on IT business investment and project management

Develop and ensure compliance to IT Policies and Process:

• Ensure compliance to IT vendor services agreement software-developers, website, administrators etc. to ensure timely delivery on third party IT projects
• Develop, review and implement IT policies and procedures for the organization.

Requirements

• Qualification: BSC / MSC with relevant training
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years with International Exposure

Job Title: Senior Relationship Officer
Locations: Abuja and Lagos (Ikeja, Victoria Island)

Job Description

• The Relationship managers will create and maintain strong Relationship with our company’s clients to boosts our brand and profits in the long run.
• Our client is looking for Senior Relationship Officers to build and preserve trusting Relationships with our customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate business activities including operations, managements meetings, third party engagement and office management.
• Follow up new business opportunities and set up meetings
• Promote the company products and services through pitches, exhibitions and Digital marketing
• Support customers through email, phone, online presentations, and screen-share and in person meetings
• Plan and oversee new online and offline marketing initiatives
• Build long-term Relationships with new and existing customers
• Monitor and analyze customer’s usage of the company products while also forecasting and tracking key account metrics.
• Prepare business documents and communications ensuring adherence to Law-established rules and guideline provide management with regular feedback.
• Generating new Business and identifying opportunities for greater profits.
• Develop a growth strategy focused on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Deposit Mobilization and acquisition of new customers.
• Providing customers with investment products like loans, fixed deposit, etc.
• Conducts Research to identify new market, Sales leads and customer needs

Requirements

• A rich contact base
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft offices packages (word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good communicating and listening skills are essential.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant marketing experience in the financial industry
• A good First Degree

Application Deadline 25th January, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV  in MS Word format to: talent@smartpartnersng.com clearly indicating the “Job Title” as subject of your mail.
Or
Drop their CV at:
Suite 306, Ikeja Plaza,
No. 81 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way,
Ikeja, Lagos State.

Note: Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted