Ongoing Recruitment at Ascentech Services Limited, 22nd January, 2020

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Fire Chief

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a proactive Fire Chief, who will be responsible for performing thorough fire investigations, determining preliminary causes of fire, securing the incident scenes and preserving evidences, evaluating information, understanding causes of fire and developing policies and procedures to prevent and/or totally eliminate fire incidences and occurrences.

Duties

• Develop pre-incident plan, planning policies, procedures and forms, basic building construction, basic fire protection systems and features, basic water supply, fuel loading, write reports, able to verbally communicate,
• Implement action plan, SOPs, safety of the facility, supervise and account for assigned personnel, conduct post-incident analysis, dispatch response tactics and operations and customer service.
• Identify safety hazards, conduct job performance analysis of staff etc.
• Have requisite knowledge to perform fire investigation,
• Determine preliminary cause, securing the incident scene and preserving evidence, evaluate information, understand common causes of fire, fire growth and development, policies and procedures for calling investigators, supervise emergency operations,

Education / Experience / General Requirements:

• Should have knowledge about chemical spills.
• Prerequisite knowledge of Administrative, Financial, Communication, Political, Legal, Managerial, Analytical and Information Management is necessary.
• Knowledge of local/State/ Federal regulations
• Knowledge and command over relevant training resources, community needs, internal & external customers and policies and procedures.
• B.Sc / HND in an Engineering field.
• A certificate or qualification in Fire Safety from an accredited institution will be preferred.
• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience.
• Should have worked in large Industrial Facilities and have a clear criminal record.

Skills:

• Should be guiding force for the zone in implementation of fire safety.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Customer focused,
• Must possess ability to communicate across all levels.
• Must be proficient in numeracy, have a good working knowledge of MS office.
• Must maintain excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, possess good team-working skills,
• Must have the ability to negotiate, demonstrate attention to detail and possess a methodical approach to work.

Knowledge:

• Be able to provide both summarized and detailed reports, on current activities.
• IT Literate and able to use Microsoft Office
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in mitigation plans development, risk analysis, risk elimination, mitigation means etc.
• Should have handled chemical spills, road mishaps, oil spills, road rescue, etc.
• Should have requisite knowledge of disaster management and emergency situation handling.
• Must have knowledge of building and fire codes, department plan, staffing requirements, training standards, needs assessment, forecasting needs, analyzing data etc.
• Requisite knowledge of policies and procedures, community plan, response time benchmarks, develop comprehensive disaster plan, hazards, incident management systems

Abilities:

• Deployment of Rapid response team, ensure a safe zone etc.
• Commercially astute, risk averse & able to accurately forecast cost.
• Multi-tasking, self-motivated, energetic team player with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Have good practical organization skills, planning of resources and programme scheduling.
• Must show proactive involvement in procurement, maintaining the assets of the Fire department in good working condition,
• Regularly conduct fire drills, educate and train the individual safety officers of various entities.
• Maintain disaster management system.

Job Title: Head, Credit & Marketing

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Analyze the financial viability of client’s requests
• Conduct preliminary interviews with loan applicants.
• Review all loan documents and agreements to make sure these are all complete, valid and in accordance with the company’s guidelines.
• Accomplish company’s mission by completing related results as needed.
• Must be able to lead a team of Credit / Marketing Officers.
• Evaluate loan applications and documentation by confirming credit worthiness.
• Improve loan applications and documentation by informing applicant of all requirements.

Requirements

• Very smart and articulate.
• Experience in Credit Sales & Marketing is a major consideration.
• Must be prepared to work with specific realistic target.
• HND, B.Sc in Numerate discipline
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in a Finance Company
• Good spoken and written English

Job Title: Wellness Centre Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Responsibilities

• Should be passionate about Yoga, Wellness, Health and should be able to learn more about keeping good health.
• Innovative in organizing new events to draw a different type of people to the centre. Ability to conceptualize and organize events.
• Should be exposed to managing relationships with the class A people
• Should be very active on social media and should be able to create a good network for the new centre on digital media.
• Manage the Wellness centre with regards to engaging with customers and corporate sales
• Should be able to get corporate memberships from mid to large organizations in Lagos.
• Should be able to establish partnerships with hospitality and wellness industry
• Should be able to do PR with the target audience of wellness lovers, especially the new emerging middle class and the A-class.

Requirements

• Not less than 4 years’ experience
• Candidates with a background in Yoga and wellness will be preferred.
• HND / B.Sc degree

Job Title: Area Sales Manager (Insecticide)

Location: Lagos

Requirements

• Capacity to set and achieve targets
• Performance Management
• Sales team motivation
• Result Driven.
• A B.Sc degree
• 7-10 years FMCG sales experience in the Insecticide industry
• Must be very familiar with the Lagos market

Job Title: IP Operations Engineer

Location: Lagos

Requirements

• Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
• Good Knowledge in Unix Servers (Redhat, Centos, and Debian
• Ability to understand and work on new technologies and to quickly adapt to equipment made by different vendors.
• Ability to design topologies and provide consultancy for corporate customers.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• LAC / LNS Implementation and troubleshooting knowledge.
• MPLS L2VPNs, L3VPNs and VPLS knowledge is a plus.
• Cisco ASA and Juniper firewalls configuration and maintenance is a plus.
• B.Sc (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Communication Engineering or Telecom.
• At least 3 years of proven hands-on experience in network engineering
• CCNA certification is a must and CCNP is preferable.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP / IP protocol stack
• Configuration and maintenance of network equipment including routers, switches, Firewalls
• Experience in Mikrotik and cisco devices configuration
• Solid Understanding of Layer 3 technologies (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) and layer 2 technologies (VLAN, trunks, STP)

Job Title: Sales Executive (Automobile)

Location: Lagos

Requirements

• Excellent persuasive verbal communication skills
• Time management skills and willingness to take the initiative
• Knowledge of the automotive industry.
• B.Sc degree
• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience (automobile, commercial vehicle)
• Customer focus. Efficiently answering customers’ queries and solving concerns.

Job Title: Sales Executive (Food Ingredients)

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Monitor competitor’s activities, market pricing, trade schemes & other qualitative information.
• Prepare & submit to ASMs a complete report on wholesaler’s monthly purchase in their designated markets.
• Closely monitor critical points like near expiry, caking etc.
• Maintain the latest reconciled distributors account statement.
• The Sales Executive is primarily responsible for identifying & building selling prospects, creating & maintaining a relationship with the wholesale client base.
• To achieve SKU wise secondary sales targets within their designated territories.
• To build distribution width & depth by creating a robust wholesale network ensuring availability & visibility.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service & sales skills.
• Strong verbal, Excellent interpersonal & numerical skills.
• Good negotiation & problem-solving skills
• A Minimum OND / HND Qualification
• 1 – 2 Years of relevant experience gained in frontline selling, preferably category related.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Ogun

Roles & Responsibilities

• To handle internal issues and resolve within time limit and to attend customer complaints to understand the issues and communicate to the quality team.
• To maintain the quality culture within the team to achieve quality objectives.
• To ensure the equipment’s are utilizing properly by subordinates and to give them proper training as & when required.
• To check & ensure all the conformity tests are carried out while production (gsm, Bursting Strength Test, BCT, Thickness, ECT and all other visual defects).
• To check & ensure the product on corrugation and printing is conforming to internal standards and customer requirements.
• To maintain process & product quality control parameters as per customer requirements.
• To monitor and proper implementation quality control plan and SOP.
• To prepare daily, weekly & monthly reports, Root cause analysis, customer sample analysis, defect wise rejection analysis etc.
• To take the initiative to get better quality in existing resources.

Requirements

• Problem solving skills, must be interested to work in both shift (Day/Night).
• He should be able to handle quality team of at least 10 people.
• A B.Sc. Degree, an M.Sc. will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years in Printing & Packaging industry or food / Pharmaceutical industry.

Job Title: Sales Engineer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Partner with sales executives to plan, prepare and execute on strategic deals in complex sales cycles
• Model the financial business case associated with each sales opportunity
• Successfully match customer requirements to proposed solutions
• Support sales executives with solution selling into prospect account base
• Sales of engineering products

Requirements

• Ability to forge strong, long-lasting relationships with senior executives
• Ability to creatively explain and present complex concepts in an easy to understand manner
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in sales of products like precision milling machines, injection molds, Cam, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• B.Sc / HND in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferably)
• Proven work experience as a Sales Engineer
• Proven track record selling complex enterprise solutions

Job Title: HSE Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
• Support the development of OHS policies and programs
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives

Requirements

• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
• BSc / BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred
• Proven experience as safety officer
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices

Job Title: Production Manager (Fashion Mall)

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment
• Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs
• Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers
• Working with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals
• Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed
• Supervising and motivating a team of workers
• Reviewing the performance of subordinates
• Identifying training needs
• Overseeing the production process
• Ensuring production is cost effective
• Drawing up a production schedule
• Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality
• Working out the human and material resources needed
• Drafting a timescale for the job
• Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed

Requirements

• Be able to prepare reports and plan
• Possess I.T skills
• Be decisive and committed
• Able to work under pressure
• Good at managing budgets
• Have good communicational and presentation skills
• Have a positive attitude to work and be able to motivate a team.
• A Bachelor’s degree relating to fashion
• Minimum of 15 years Prior experience in a fashion creative industry
• Ability to supervise fashion creative/production staff
• Be able to manage time and people
• Be willing to adapt and collaborate
• Have project management experience

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain database for all customers (prospective customers, new and past customers) for follow up actions.
• Meeting sales targets.
• Advising customers about delivery schedules and after-sales service.
• Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close deals.
• Generate new business, identifying sales opportunities, input sales strategies.
• Take on an advisory role, developing and managing tailored strategies to meet client needs.
• Building profitable relationships with external stakeholders.
• Develop new sales ideas.
• Aggressive drive for new customers and retention of existing ones.
• Building solution packages for clients, surrounding electricity/power commercial solar, energy storage, monitoring and other products.
• Managing clients by making appointments, cold calls and performing follow up duties.
• Prepare sales and performance report monthly and use report to create sales forecast.
• Prepare and update intelligence report on competition, market trends, pricing and marketing strategies for management decisions.
• Attending sales presentation meetings, training sessions and seminars.

Requirements

• Goal oriented and dedicated
• Reliable, trustworthy and have a clear sense of ownership.
• B.Sc. / HND in Engineering
• Prior business development experience in a power plant energy sector
• A strong background and understanding of energy solutions.
• Lead company’s therm
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proven track record of bringing in new business
• Maintain contact and update customers thoroughly during the tenders and close substantial engineering contracts related to the creation and updates of mainline power plants worldwide (thermal, combined cycle, open cycle mostly).
• al power plant sales by growing network of potential customers
• Eager to grow and sell.

Job Title: Digital Marketing Executive

Location: Delta

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and measure experiments and conversion tests
• Collaborate with internal teams to create landing pages and optimize user experience
• Utilize strong analytical ability to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touch points
• Instrument conversion points and optimize user funnels
• Collaborate with agencies and other vendor partners
• Evaluate emerging technologies. Provide thought leadership and perspective for adoption where appropriate.
• Plan and execute all digital marketing, including SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns
• Design, build and maintain our social media presence
• Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)
• Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights
• Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies

Requirements

• Experience with A/B and multivariate experiments
• Solid knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends)
• Working knowledge of ad serving tools (e.g., DART, Atlas)
• Experience in setting up and optimizing Google Adwords campaigns
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement.
• Degree in Marketing or a related field
• Proven working experience in digital marketing
• Candidate must reside in Delta State(Warri)
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and/or display advertising campaigns
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform and motivate
• Experience in optimizing landing pages and user funnels

Job Title: Sales & Marketing Manager

Location: Delta

Job Description

• Improves product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product packaging; coordinating new product development.
• Sustains rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities.
• Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes marketing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Meets marketing and sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Determines annual and gross-profit plans by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products; analyzing trends and results; establishing pricing strategies; recommending selling prices; monitoring costs, competition, supply, and demand.
• Accomplishes marketing and sales objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs; developing field sales action plans.
• Identifies marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining market, competitor’s share, and competitor’s strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business; establishing targeted market share.
• Accomplishes marketing and sales human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Achieves marketing and sales operational objectives by contributing marketing and sales information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

Requirements

• Understanding and knowledge of sales and marketing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of data analysis and report writing.
• The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• The ability to work under pressure
• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Mathematics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in marketing or sales.
• Must reside in Delta State (Warri).
• Experience in management may be advantageous.

Job Title: Project Development Associate

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities / Requirements

• Candidate will be responsible for identifying all personnel requirements, project and construction scheduling, sub-contracting (including monitoring and reporting on the performance of subcontractors), site supervision, cost estimation and budget, and documentation services for site works and subcontracts.
• The role requires holistic insight, expert knowledge, innovativeness, and an ability to work seamlessly with all project participants. Instantaneous problem solving skills, as well as excellent communication skills, are essential aspects.
• Assist Project Manager in development of generation power plants
• Candidate must be have an in depth understanding and experience on implementing Power Plant projects, and thorough knowledge of project management regulations, guidelines and relevant standards and one who has a keen commercial acumen and proven effectiveness in the optimization of quality versus time versus cost.
• Candidate must have broad experience in Power Plant development and management, particularly in challenging geotechnical locations, and will be comfortable applying professional project management methodology and best practices.

Qualifications

• Have experience in power generation for a minimum of 5 years
• Previous experience operating and managing power plants
• A proven track record of project delivery in the power sector.
• University degree in Engineering (minimum of a second class, higher division)
• Familiarity with Oil & Gas and if possible Power Industry
• Experienced with Project management – Microsoft Project, Agile etc.

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities / Requirements

• Candidate must have broad experience in Power Plant development and management, particularly in challenging geotechnical locations, and will be comfortable applying professional project management methodology and best practices.
• Candidate will be responsible for identifying all personnel requirements, project and construction scheduling, sub-contracting (including monitoring and reporting on the performance of subcontractors), site supervision, cost estimation and budget, and documentation services for site works and subcontracts.
• The role requires holistic insight, expert knowledge, innovativeness, and an ability to work seamlessly with all project participants. Instantaneous problem solving skills, as well as excellent communication skills, are essential aspects.
• Assist Project Manager in development of generation power plants
• Candidate must be have an in depth understanding and experience on implementing Power Plant projects, and thorough knowledge of project management regulations, guidelines and relevant standards and one who has a keen commercial acumen and proven effectiveness in the optimization of quality versus time versus cost.

Qualifications

• Have experience in power generation for a minimum of 5 years
• Previous experience operating and managing power plants
• A proven track record of project delivery in the power sector.
• University degree in Engineering (minimum of a second class, higher division)
• Familiarity with Oil & Gas and if possible Power Industry
• Experienced with Project management – Microsoft Project, etc.

Job Title: Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Ota, Ogun

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be tactful in resolving issues.
• Must have the ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Planning and forecasting ability.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• BSc or M.Sc in Instrument or Electrical Engineering or any other Engineering course
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar function in the manufacturing sector
• Membership of COREN is an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of standard international equipment specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.
• Excellent coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.

Application Deadline 25th January, 2020.

Job Title: Workshop Supervisor

Location: Sango-Ota, Ogun

Responsibilities

• Generating reports for production / inspection / QC
• Planning and scheduling of various bases for production
• Co-coordinating production with other departments
• Initiating purchase of various items required for production
• Upkeep and calibration of equipment used in the workshop
• Receiving / checking of various materials like pipes, flanges, shafts, rods etc. needed for base shell making
• Understanding / checking of the drawings of the bases to be produced
• Operation / calibration / maintenance various machines used manufacturing base shells such as; CNC lathe machine, Dynamic balancing machine, Flange making machine, Keyway making machine, ordinary Lathe machine and welding machine
• Inspection / QC of the bases produced in the workshop

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production base shells/precision machinery parts using CNC lathe machines / dynamic balancing machines
• Hand on experience
• Diploma / HND in Mechanical Engineering

Application Deadline 25th January, 2020.

Job Title: Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Location: Sango-Ota, Ogun

Job Descriptions

• Investing & reporting on all incidents & injuries.
• Daily inspection of personal Safety equipment.
• Daily inspection of Fire hydrant & Fire Extinguishers.
• Identify & analyse Safety & Health hazard & shall develop corrective action for these hazards.
• Making sure that all necessary safety precautions are kept at all-time.
• Perform other duties that may be requested by the P.M for staff members’ drills and training.
• Dealing with Health & Safety issues in the factory.
• Advising on Occupational Health & Safety Awareness.
• Bringing to the attention of Staff & Management, Occupational Health & Safety hazards associated with their work.
• Assisting with promoting Occupational Health & Safety awareness.

Requirements / Specification

• Must possess HSE I, II, III. And any other relevant certification
• Must have undergone several training in safety management
• Must be familiar with in-house training and drills for staff members within the factory.
• Knowledge Safety legislation.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Must be willing to relocate.
• HND, B.Sc or Masters’s in relevant field with SAFETY CERTIFICATION.
• More than five (5) Years’ experience in handling and Dealing with Health & Safety issues in the factory.
• You are required to prepare and submit in time monthly report in the defined format relating to your job function/activity.
• Professional certification is safety management is must.
• Must be a Qualified for Safety Officer.

Job Title: Digital Sales Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key customer relationships within existing accounts whilst developing new business opportunities
• Periodical analysis and reporting business performance as required
• Plan and manage(monitor) major campaigns from start to finish
• Work with AdOps, product and technology to deliver requirement for the execution of campaigns
• Monitor accounts and ensure that activities are up to date
• Ensure that key deliverable required for each account is delivered on time
• Ensuring that clients’ needs and requests are delivered on time and to specifications.
• Reporting on activities and providing insights and recommendations
• Work with finance on vendor payments and client invoicing
• Develop and execute sales strategies and tactics to increase sales at the most valuable segment of the market with a goal to generate the most revenue possible.
• Advice on product pricing, as it reflects perceived market value to the extent that they generate the highest return.
• Monitor revenue pipelines of each revenue stream to determine in advance the level of risk to obtaining desired goals and what adjustments should ultimately be implemented to accelerate revenue.
• Create, install, and manage a complete revenue process from Suspect to Sale for each revenue stream.
• Work closely with the business development and solutions delivery team to support the Revenue Acceleration Plan.
• Delivering sales presentations to high-level executives

Requirements

• Relationship Building and excellent people-relations skills
• High net-worth people networking
• Highly Customer-centric and Service oriented
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Adept in critical thinking with focus on numbers and sales, while utilizing available resources.
• University degree in any Social Science or Business related course
• 3-5 years Corporate Sales and Account Management experience preferably in SaaS will be an added advantage.
• Strong customer success and account management expertise required
• Strong presentation skills and comfortable performing demonstrations
• Sales aggressiveness and commendable negotiation skills

Application Deadline 25th January, 2020

Job Title: QMC & FSSC Manager

Location: Ota, Sango – Ogun

Responsibilities

• All process revisit based on business requirement
• Monthly Quality MIS and report to TOP management for review
• Work with customers, employees, suppliers and outsourcing firm to develop product requirements
• Record all deviations and its effectiveness at customer end
• Product recall from customer end based on effectiveness of deviation
• Responsible for verification of timely calibration of measuring instruments
• Keep up on standards ,regulations /laws ,issues and news with respect to product quality
• Set up FSSC policy and support with goals and objectives.
• Overall upkeep of QMS and FSSC records
• Lead Internal auditor team for internal audit
• NC and observation closure
• Effectiveness of NC closure
• Ensure smooth external audit for QMS & FSSC
• NC closure and its effectiveness

Requirements

• 10 years work experience
• Experience as a Certified Lead Auditor for IMS (ISO 9001 2015 / 14000 2015 / OHSAS) & FSSC.
• B.Tech / B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field

Application Deadline 23rd January, 2020.

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Location: Rivers (Portharcourt), Kano, Kogi, Ekiti and Katsina
Reporting Line: Division Sales Head

Duties

• Cost of Sales is to be monitored in the region and methods to bring down the cost of sales should be worked out.
• Recognizing and prioritising the key retailers within the area, allocating resources appropriately in order to maximize sales dealership management.
• Based on need for redistribution, the candidate would be responsible for planning and positioning of merchandisers; monitoring of merchandisers’ work performance.
• Builds the sales capability via embedding coaching as a way of life within the field sales team.
• Responsible for business growth and capability development of Active distributors within the region.
• Planning and Implementation of redistribution of products and support staff; monitoring and controlling of channels of redistribution
• Develops the monthly and annual sales target for the region
• Implementing sales and marketing best practice to continuously improve service to customers, and ultimately contribute to improve shareholder’s return
• Establishes and maintains excellent relationship with regional distribution networks
• Identifies and implements operational cost savings strategies
• Training of Sales Representatives, route plan for sales reps, monitoring and controlling, fixing of sales targets for sales reps etc.
• Obtains, on an ongoing basis, competitor information to help the marketing department to keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Providing primary link between the company and its customers with a network of sales channel and to develop the necessary business relationship that allows for achieved objectives, while coordinating both personnel and material resources
• Implements sales strategies, pricing ad credit policies and programmes to enhance market presence and competitive performance of company products within the region
• Achieves sales plans, sales targets and performance standard aimed at improving market performance within the region
• Coordinates regional sales activities to maximize account of sales.

Accountabilities:
This position will have the overall accountability to:

• Monitor and drive the sales in his region
• Train and develop Sales Executives.
• Ensure the monthly, quarterly and yearly sales targets are set, mutually agreed and met.
• Ensure that the company’s products penetrate new Nigeria market in a big way in a one year time span

Education / Experience / General Requirements

• In depth knowledge of Nigerian Market.
• Well versed with the concerned geographical region.
• Bachelor’s degree / HND (Marketing, Sales or related field); MBA will be an advantage
• Proven minimum of 5 years Sales Experience / Sales Management in chocolate and confectionery sales or beverage industry or other similar Fast Moving Consumer Goods.

Essential Skill-set:

• Negotiation skills
• Sales and relationship building skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication & Organisational skills

Remuneration & Benefits

• Very attractive and competitive as per the FMCG industry.

Job Title: Legal Specialist (Land Disputes, Reclamation and Property Acquisition)

Location: Ogun

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a qualified legal practitioner to oversee and manage its land acquisition, reclamation, ownership, disputes and property-related matters.

Duties

• Manage regulatory and compliance-related issues.
• Represent the company in land ownership, property disputes, and/or land and property-related acquisition and sales matters.
• Responsible for all legal and general advisory needs related to or associated with a large-scale land and property portfolios.
• Monitor legal risk in land and property documentation and advise the company accordingly.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for all land and property-related transactions.
• Mediate in and negotiate all land and property-related transactions.
• Draft memo(s), contracts and all land and property-related legal documentation and paperwork(s).
• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before all land and property-related transactions are executed.

Education / Experience / General Requirements

• Knowledge of Local, State and Federal Laws and Regulations is a MUST.
• Knowledge and command over relevant resources, community needs, internal & external customers, relevant stakeholders, and policies and procedures.
• Strong experience in land disputes, real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, lease transactions, property management, and purchase and sale transactions.
• Solid experience in title insurance underwriting, curative and claims.
• Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Capable networker with excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
• A degree in Law (LLB, BL). Master’s degree in Law (LLM) will be an added advantage.
• Admission as Notary Public is essential
• A professional certificate or qualification in a reputable institute will be preferred.
• Minimum 5 years post-call experience. Extensive experience and track record in handling and winning land dispute cases is an advantage.
• Experience in a manufacturing / factory environment will be an advantage.
• Prerequisite knowledge of Administrative, Communication, Political, Legal, Managerial and Information Management is necessary.

Job Title: Home Appliance Service Centre Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a Home Appliance Service Centre Manager, who will be responsible for ensuring high customer satisfaction through timely value added services while enhancing the revenue for profitability & growth, and also ensure accuracy of all internal & external processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains service desk, including managing service desk team members and evaluating desk efficiency
• Resolves service desk problems and improves current service desk methods to increase productivity and customer service
• Monitors issues and client complaints to define patterns and work to lessen those recurring issues
• Regularly audits work being done and customer service being provided to ensure all standards are met and that repair work is carried out effectively, correctly, and thoroughly
• Oversees team members performing inspections, and preparing reports
• Ensure availability of spare parts with periodic reviews of stocks level and efficient planning
• Strictly adhere to company standard operating procedures, safety procedures, Code of Ethics & policies
• Effectively manages team members, including Service technicians and Call Centre Agents, to ensure team objectives and revenue goals are achieved
• Effectively manage the Projects Installation team & coordinate with Project Sales Team
• Ensure team offers exemplary customer service by addressing the concerns correctly & within agreed timelines
• Personally taking care of escalated customer concerns or complaints quickly and professionally
• Displays extensive working knowledge of industry standards and practices, including product details and company services offered
• Be well aware of industry regulations, restrictions, and laws, and ensures service department adheres to all regulations

Education / Experience / General Requirements

• Knowledge on the handling and management of internal & external customers including Service technicians, Call Centre Agents, Sales team, Help Desk team, and other relevant parties
• Experience in developing processes, drawing up policies and putting procedures in place.
• Complaints handling.
• B.Sc / HND in an Engineering, Science or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Experience in a similar service centre will be preferred.
• Prerequisite knowledge of Administrative, Financial, Communication, Managerial, and Analytical is necessary.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng clearly indicating the “Job Title” as subject of your mail.