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Business Manager
About this role
The role is for a Business Manager to oversee core operations, sales and marketing initiatives, and mid-term strategic planning for Swiss Metro Group’s business units. The position reports to the Group Managing Director and aims to align commercial activities with group growth strategies, optimise subsidiary synergies, and drive profitability in automotive, building materials, and logistics sectors. The employer provides services in psychometrics, recruitment, and psychology-based productivity solutions in Nigeria and recruits for clients across various industries. The role focuses on improving operational efficiency, expanding market share, and leading cross-functional teams across multiple subsidiaries. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
What you would do
- Oversee day-to-day operations across business functions to ensure efficiency, inventory control, and cost management.
- Streamline cross-subsidiary workflows linking shipping, bonded terminal services with auto parts and building materials needs.
- Monitor operational KPIs and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across shipping, customs clearance, bonded terminals, and trade regulations.
- Formulate and execute sales and marketing strategies to grow market share across three subsidiaries.
- Identify new market opportunities, corporate accounts, and distribution channels for automotive parts and building materials.
- Develop integrated marketing campaigns and customer retention strategies for B2B, wholesale, and logistics clients.
- Build and maintain high-value relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs stakeholders, and corporate buyers.
- Develop mid-term (1-3 year) business plans aligned with group growth vision.
- Prepare annual budgets, resource plans, and quarterly revenue projections for management review.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, or related field (BSc/HND).
- MBA or relevant Master’s degree is advantageous.
- Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in commercial management, business operations, or strategic leadership.
- Preferred background in automotive distribution, building materials, or shipping/freight forwarding/bonded terminal operations.
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