Overview

Thank you for taking the time to review my post. I am recruiting for an Operations Manager for one of my UK clients to start immediately with prior experience. You will be well-organised, articulate and have excellent command of the English language (spoken and written). You will be reporting direct to the CEO, managing tasks on the ground and acting as the main internal and external point of contact. Essentially I am looking for a doer, a grafter and results-oriented person with who can roll back their sleeves and get a good job done. The successful candidate will be meticulous, detail-oriented innovative and delivery-focused.

What You Will Do

1. Develop local business strategy and plans
2. Define, implement and optimise local policy, operational processes, procedures and standards
3. Build and lead local sales and marketing activities
4. Be a focal point of communication for the company’s business, prioritising business opportunities and product initiatives
5. Help close new deals with local customers
6. Manage pipelines and forecasts
7. Build strategic partnerships with customers from Directors up to C-Level.
8. Have an excellent understanding of digital advertising technology, video and publisher revenue ecosystems.
9. Recruit, monitor performance, mentor coaching and develop career plans across commercial teams
10. Work with Senior management to consistently achieve and exceed revenue goals
11. Interact with account directors, account managers and our solutions team to effectively deliver on client KPI’s.
12. Oversee all operations including taking responsibility for sales, trade shows, roadshows and quality targets set by the company
13. Managing projects and change
14. Conducting market research
15. Deliver effective presentations
16. Organise and manage events

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competences

• Must be educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably with some financial qualification – a solid understanding of budgeting and financial planning is essential as this role involves agreeing annual budgets as well as producing financial reports. Economics, Finance, Business Management or an MBA would be ideal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Deliver the highest standards of customer service.
• Extensive senior experience in key sales positions with strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability to penetrate new markets and learn new technologies
• Results driven and an ability to lead by example when required
• Must be well connected within the local digital media market with strong advertiser, agency and media outlet connections and display impeccable local market understanding.
• Experienced in independently building, pursuing and closing a large pipeline of lead
• Excellent networking skills with a proven ability to develop long-lasting relationships with customers, stakeholders, investors and government officials
• A solid understanding of budgeting and business planning is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, including people-management, leadership and both written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience of the sector their company operates within and a a full understanding of the products and services provided by their company.
• Must be familiar with computer software programs e.g. Word, Excel etc.
• Own transport and full clean driving licence.

Hiring process

Stage 1: Pre Screen

Stage 2: Interview

Stage 3: Presentation and Peer Interview

Stage 4: Offer Stage

Stage 5: Acceptance

What we can offer you

• Salary: GHC2,000 – GHC4,000
• A unique opportunity to build a great career. This role has enormous potential for growth and offers a challenging yet collaborative working environment where you will always feel valued and be given every opportunity to make a name for yourself. If you’re ready for a new challenge and an opportunity to build international work experience with a forward-looking company, then see what we’re all about. You won’t be disappointed.