Ongoing Recruitment at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant – Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Portfolio Manager

Location: Lagos
Industry: Financial Services

Purpose of the Job

• The Portfolio Manager is responsible for investing in medium-long-term investments for our clients’ to achieve long-term growth, capital appreciation and current income from a well-diversified portfolio.
• The portfolio manager constantly seeks to outperform the index.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate investment guidelines specific to client risk tolerances and goals
• Responsible for strategic asset allocation for the clients’ in line with their objectives and constraints.
• Champion the firm’s portfolio rebalancing software and investment models
• Responsible for driving at least 50% sales of the mutual funds in addition to cross-selling group products
• Responsible for the investment management unit and training of younger colleagues
• Ensure that investments align with Trust Deed and update customers of policy changes affecting the funds on a periodic basis
• Ensure proactive customer service by keeping our clients’ up to date on any important changes to their account on an ongoing basis
• Ensure that our fee structure is competitive and transparent
• Actively participate in investment committee and manage projects spin-off from the investment committee
• Complete special projects as needed
• Educate Business Managers and team members on the product and the target market for the product
• Provide Support to Business Unit Heads by attending meetings and giving presentations for prospective clients

Requirements

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Self-motivated, confident, detail-oriented, and analytical
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from a university
• CFA designation and/or five years of portfolio management experience
• Minimum of 5-7 year’s industry experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with High Net Worth and clients and appropriate investment strategies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Applications.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Head, Supply Chain

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Develops appropriate supply chain strategy for the organization to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost.
• Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Directs and coordinates supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and KPIs resulting in the maximization of customer satisfaction.
• Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of concession demand in all sites.
• Works with the sites business managers, storekeepers and logistics departments to determine and set up inter-site transfers.
• Works directly with AGM-operations to determine the most cost-effective distribution solution for the sites
• Monitors and corrects inventory levels at sites and internally to ensure rotation and maximize working capital.
• Works very closely with the procurement unit
• Monitors the operations staff responsible to routinely report on department KPIs along with appropriate analysis and countermeasures where necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain / Logistics, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management experience
• Relevant certifications will be an advantage
• Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges
• Ability to conduct detailed procedures in a time constrained environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of time organization
• Able to work independently and within a team

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Marketing Executive

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Marketing

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be passionate for the “art” of marketing and will have an abundance of ideas for building efficient strategies.
• He/she must bring forth a strong arsenal of techniques and methods to promote our products, services and public image.
• The goal is to reach out to the market and cultivate the customer’s interest in our products and services in ways that strengthen our reputation and facilitate our continuous growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient and intuitive marketing strategies.
• Recruit buyers and sellers to trade on the e-Commerce System. The platform is available to both PRODUCTS and SERVICES.
• Initiate and control surveys to assess customer requirements and dedication.
• Write copy for diverse marketing distributions.
• Maintain relationships with media vendors and publishers to ensure collaboration in promotional activities.
• Monitor progress of campaigns using various metrics and submit reports of performance.

Requirements

• Experience in Sales & Marketing
• Good IT & Communication Skill
• Good Interpersonal Skill – Ability to relate with Individuals of different levels.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Loss Prevention Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full time

Responsibilities

• Monitoring public areas for potential threats
• Monitoring displays (CCTVs) or changing rooms, both of which can provide additional opportunities to steal merchandise
• Identifying potential thieves or vandals among staff and within the site operations space
• Coordinating uniformed officers to discourage potential thieves or troublemakers
• Reviewing inventory and stock and investigating suspected pilferage by employees
• Following and confronting suspected defaulters
• Documenting theft and other security violations
• Working with law enforcement to arrest and prosecute suspected defaulters and dishonest employees
• Liaising with property (Malls) security teams to the advantage of the business
• Develop security policies for all the organization’s sites
• This role requires active participation at all levels, from policy strategy sessions through to implementation as well as actively influencing and motivating a variety of people (all stakeholders) to ensure commitment to the overall Organization’s Loss prevention objectives

Requirements

• Have relevant qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Professional security certification is an added advantage
• Conversant with relevant government security agencies around our sites
• Have excellent verbal and written English with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the Company
• Possess strong planning, organizational, teamwork and presentation skills
• Conduct Trainings and on-boarding exercises.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Location: Abjua
Job Type: Full time
Industry: FMCG/Foods/Beverage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and manage the business operations in defined sales geography to ensure consistent delivery of sales targets i.e. volume & value and overall development of business within sales area
• Accountable for team capability development in sales area to achieve required result
• Accountable for achievement / delivery of both primary sales and secondary sales targets / objectives for sales area
• Accountable for effective supervision and execution of all sales and marketing promotions, activations and programs in defined sales geography
• Accountable for effective supervision of Sales Executives / Officers within Sales area to achieve higher levels of productivity
• Responsible for providing timely information about sales and competitor activities within the sales area to management
• Responsible for ensuring effective coverage of sales area by appointing the required number of distributors to service all sales territories
• Responsible for the effective management of distributors by ensuring effective monitoring of their sell in, sell out, stock levels, credit space /limits to ensure seamless flow of the account
• Responsible for strategic development of Distributors / Customers account to improve the overall capacity and capability and drive them to assume all secondary sales responsibilities within defined sales geographies

Requirements/Required Skills

• Experience in managing medium to large teams of direct and indirect reports
• High degree of understanding of sales operations management
• IT literate with strong spreadsheet knowledge e.g. Excel
• Highly numerate and analytical
• Understanding of RTM, sales policies and processes
• Understanding of Distributor & Territory management / FMCG experience
• Significant experience in FMCG environment
• Relevant qualifications i.e. Diploma, degrees / professional qualifications
• Good Influencing Skills
• Commitment and Resilience
• Lateral/Creative thinking

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Head, Sales

Location: Lagos
Industry: Restaurant / Food Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Brief

• Oversee direct sales team
• Develop strategies and tactics to build the brand and drive qualified traffic to the business.
• Develop successful marketing campaigns from ideation to execution
• Managing organizational sales by developing a business plan that covers sales, revenue and expense controls
• Track and analyze the performance of advertising campaigns, managing the marketing budget and ensuring that all marketing material is in line with the brand identity
• Craft strategies for all marketing teams including Digital, Advertising, Communications and Creative
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly and annual budgets for the marketing department
• Set, monitor and report on team goal
• Design branding, positioning and pricing strategies
• Ensure the brand message is strong and consistent across all channels and marketing efforts (like events, email campaigns, web pages and promotional material)
• Identify opportunities to reach new market segments and expand market share
• Monitor competition (acquisitions, pricing changes and new products features)
• Coordinate sales and marketing efforts to boost brand awareness

Requirements

• 5-10 years’ experience in sales and marketing
• B.Sc. degree in Business Administration or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience planning and implementing sales strategies
• A strong background in operations will be an added advantage
• Ability to lead a sales and marketing team
• Proven experience in identifying target audiences in creatively devising and leading across channels marketing campaigns that engage, educate and motivate.
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in sales and marketing.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Quality, Health & Safety Environmental Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Restaurant / Food Services

Job Brief

• The QHSE Manager for will introduce and develop ISO 9001 system for the organization
• Control the day-to-day QHSE operations including auditing, meetings, training and updating documents and records for all aspects of organization
• Evaluate and analyze quality issues in the concession section and introduce corrective and preventive actions
• Handle relevant customer complaints
• Liaise with management and staff to ensure continued QHSE integration into core operations
• Monitor and ensure that all Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation is complied with in all organizations’ sites and ensure a safe working environment for all team members. Manage company Safety file.
• Conduct Continuous Improvement processes to improve processes and procedures
• The role requires active participation at all levels, from strategy through to implementation as well as actively influencing and motivating a variety of people to ensure commitment to the overall organization’s QHSE objectives.

Requirements

• At least three years’ experience
• Quality Management experience within the food and beverage industry
• Should be familiar with ISO Quality Management Standards
• Be comfortable developing the Company’s QHSE systems and encouraging a culture of excellence and compliance
• Be knowledgeable with all aspects of the above standards, relevant legislation and compliance requirements
• Have excellent verbal and written English with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the Company
• Have a high level of competency and accuracy in writing and maintaining clear and professional documentation
• Possess strong planning, organizational, teamwork and presentation skills
• Be computer literate with Microsoft Office to a proficient level with good typing skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Sales Driver

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Sales – Marketing

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be involved in driving the Marketing Team and participate in sales/marketing.

Requirements

• A good driving experience with sound knowledge of Lagos.
• Valid Drivers License.
• 5+ years experience.
• Ability to communicate well (spoken and written) and sell eCommerce services will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: FMCG/Foods/Beverage

Job Description

• The job holder will drive aggressive and unparalleled availability, visibility and accessibility of all company products across all contact points in assigned channels i.e. retail, and open markets

Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieve / deliver sell out targets for customer / channel / sales territory
• Accountable for close supervision and monitoring the overall productivity and target delivery of assigned channel players i.e foot soldiers and van salesmen
• Accountable for timely and periodic report submission of the activities of key channel players i.e. foot soldiers and van sales Reps
• Support the effective supervision and execution of all sales and marketing promotions, activations and programs in sales territory
• Accountable for ensuring effective execution of all POP drivers (range, pricing, visibility, accessibility, planograms, secondary displays materials and overall merchandising guidelines) across contact points / channel
• Responsible for providing timely information about sales and competitor activities within the sales area to management

Requirements / Required Skills

• 3-5 years’ experience in FMCG environment
• Relevant qualifications equivalent to (BSc/Higher National Diploma)
• Experience in managing direct field sales staff
• High degree of understanding of field sales operations management
• IT literate with strong spreadsheet knowledge e.g. Excel
• Highly numerate and analytical
• Understanding of key sales drivers of range, pricing, display, promotion, merchandising guidelines, planograms etc.
• Influencing Skills
• Commitment and Resilience
• Lateral/Creative thinking
• Good Organizational skills
• Good cultural awareness

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Risk Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Implement and communicate the company’s risk management and internal control policies and objectives
• Work with Management in integrating risk management policies and practices into the strategic plans of the group and its entities
• Assist in developing and monitoring risk mitigation strategies for the organisation’s critical risk areas Work with business units to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities
• Monitor activities of all business units to ensure compliance with internal control and risk management policies
• Facilitate company-wide risk assessments and monitor priority risk areas across the organisation
• Prepare periodic risk assessment reports for Management
• Ensure effective alignment between the enterprise risk management process and the internal audit process
• Conduct periodic risk management education and training
• Coordinate the compilation and continuous review of a detailed transaction process flow for all key activities in the organisation and define control measures to ensure compliance
• Review transaction processes
• Provide an independent view regarding proposed business plans and transactions
• Evaluate risks in operational activities
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Ensure processes and risk guidelines are in place, and are adhered to in order to safeguard assets and the brand equity of the Group
• Prepare reports and advise units and committees on departure from policies, procedures, and other exceptions
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory instruments, codes of practice, and organisation policies, and ensure adherence
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• First degree or its equivalent in a numerate discipline (Accounting, Economics, Finance) MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience, in relevant experience of which at least two (2) years must have been spent in a similar role in the financial services industry
• Chartered membership of ICAN/ ACCA is required
• Good knowledge of risk management principles and practices with a required knowledge of audit techniques and methods required
• Communication & Presentation and report writing skills
• Negotiation working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite & the Internet
• Knowledge of corporate governance practices and knowledge of Assets and Liabilities Management (ALM)
• Knowledge of the GAAP/IFRS and good understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles and ability to analyse financial data
• In-depth understanding of the organisation’s business issues with good ability to read large volumes of documents effectively and extract necessary information.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: South-South Regional Manager / Coordinator

Location:  Port Harcourt, Rivers
Industry: Marketing

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will work to grow and expand the business of in SOUTH SOUTH region of Nigeria through the company’s Agency operation.
• Typically, the job revolves round marketing and sales of the company’s products and services, recruiting Agents to cover all the States and Local Governments in the region as well as train Agents and commission Agents’ offices.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and tactics to get the word out about our company and drive qualified traffic to our front door.
• Deploy successful marketing campaigns and own their implementation from ideation to execution.
• Build strategic relationships and partner with key industry players, agencies and vendors.
• Prepare and monitor the marketing budget on a quarterly and annual basis and allocate funds wisely.
• Oversee and approve all marketing materials.

Requirements

• A good degree holder in relevant discipline with Post-NYSC experience in Sales and Marketing.
• A strong ability to manage people and drive them to achieve the company’s goals and objectives.
• Must be able to make a good business presentation, train other Agents and manage the regional office.
• Must be willing to move to Port Harcourt, our SS Regional Headquarter and operate from there.
• Prospective candidates MUST come from any of the States in the South-South Region.
• Also, must be willing to travel around all SS States and ensure the company penetrates every area in the SOUTH SOUTH region of Nigeria.
• Must be ready to move to Lagos for 3-4 months for on-the-field marketing, training and experience with other Southern Regional Managers.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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