Akam Nature Care

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Lagos, Nigeria.

Required Qualification:

  • Degreein medical/paramedical or alternative medicine.
  • A minimum of five years of previous managerial experience in the natural health, beauty or related industry.

Other Selection Criteria (skills, knowledge and experience):

  • Working knowledge of the natural health and beauty industry.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and shift swiftly between tasks.
  • Proficiency in major office software applications.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and diplomacy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Record of organizational leadership and follow-through.
  • Strong work ethic and a sense of urgency.
  • Able to work in a fast pace work environment.
  • Ability to articulate and communicate clearly and precisely when giving direction or interacting with staff, volunteers, apprentices, vendors and the general public.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.
  • Ability to manage stress, multiple tasks, deadlines, interruptions and multiple priorities; and to work cooperatively while maintaining a pleasant, professional demeanor.

Reports Directly to:

Board of Advisers

 Position Summary:

As Managing Director, the role takes responsibility for the overall success of the business unit and involves supporting and directing the whole team to deliver a successful business. The role is responsible for ensuring the business is profitable and involves a sharp focus on creating, winning and delivering quality services to diverse clients.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership

  • Formulate and successfully implement all company policies.
  • Direct strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company.
  • Develop strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board.
  • Maintain an ongoing dialogue with the board and communicates resolution to management team.
  • Put in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems.
  • Ensure that the operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by the management and all company employees.
  • Closely monitor the operating and financial results against plans and budgets.
  • Take remedial action where necessary and informing the board of significant changes.
  • Represents the company to major customers and professional associations.
  • Build and maintain an effective executive team.
  • Provide hands-on leadership for all aspects of company business activity—from origination to exit—with the goal of significant annual turnovers.

 

Human Resources

  • Lead and mentor staff members.
  • Collaborates with the Human Resources/Admin Department, and enforce the Employee Handbook with its accompanying policies and processes.
  • Ensures compliance with payroll and employee law.
  • Leads company meetings and coordinates regular staff meetings.
  • Manages annual employee reviews.
  • Sets and negotiates employee salaries and benefits in consistence with the Company Compensation policy.
  • Provides on-going decision- and problem-solving expertise and assistance to ensure a positive, productive working environment.

 

Advocacy

  • Attend local, statewide and national conferences as available to keep abreast of new trends, activities, and concepts in the natural health and beautyindustry.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact with federal, state and local officials and will maintain positive relationships with all external correspondence.
  • Discuss AKAM Nature Care goals, priorities, problems, and concerns with officials, representatives, and members of the local government, news media, social and public service agencies, and other stakeholders when necessary
  • Act as a spokesperson for the AKAM Nature Care brand for all Public Relations needs.

 

Finances

  • Oversee the development of financial reports across all departments.
  • Develop budgets in partnership with relevant personnel and see to the full implementation of the budget.
  • Oversees and approves payroll.
  • Monitor the company’s compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the organization’s industry.
  • Reviews and signs all company cheques.
  • Oversees relationship with the external auditors

Marketing & Publicity

  • Oversees the development of all marketing materials, working closely with the Marketing Supervisor.
  • Drafts or approves all press releases.
  • Collaborates with the Marketing department to develop print, radio and television advertisements.
  • Fosters positive relationships with the media (both editorial and advertising) in partnership with the Marketing Supervisor
  • Participates in publicity efforts by making media and public speaking appearances.
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