Chief Operating Officer
Job Brief
- We are looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to oversee our organization’s ongoing operations and procedures.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible to secure the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.
- The ideal candidate will be an experience leader who possesses excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures.
- Establishing policies that promote company culture and vision.
- Overseeing operations of the company and the work of executives.
- Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
- Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
- Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
- Write and submit reports to the MD/CEO in all matters of importance.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of policies, rules and regulations of the industry and government.
- Manage relationships with partners and vendors.
- Keep abreast of market trends.
- Represent the business of industry events.
- Proactively increase sales by generating new business relationships.
- Developing quotes and proposals for prospective clients.
- Provide reporting intelligence to the business on sales performance.
- Work closely with the sales team to drive marketing initiatives.
- Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
- Analyze sales reports for key trends and provide weekly sales updates on activities and opportunities.
- Reach the revenue and profit targets.
Requirements and Skills
- Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business or relevant field. MSc/MBA is a plus.
- Proven years of working experience as a chief operating officer with a strong network of corporate bodies and organizations.
- Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
- Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
- Exemplary sales skills and customer oriented approach.
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
- Well versed in various areas of travel (domestic/international, business/holidays, group/individual etc).
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ability to present, persuade and communicate effectively.
- Demonstrable ability to handle crises.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] cc: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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