Recent Jobs 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 positions below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant / Business Analyst Zip/Postal Code: 100001 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Industry: Education

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer, the Executive Assistant will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks, and should be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO and COO including; managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; copying, reviewing outside mail, scanning and filing documents, screening phone calls and visitors, updating Outlook contacts, maintaining executive files, arranging detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Anticipates the executives’ needs and proactively brings together appropriate people and resources to support the executive in addressing these issues.
• Completes critical aspects of deliverable's and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem solving; making adjustments to plans.
• Enhances executives’ and company’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Represents the executives by welcoming visitors, answering questions and meeting requests directed to the executive office.
• Assists in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and all staff meetings.
• Manages external contacts on behalf of the Senior Management; proactively understanding who they are, who the primary contacts are, and keeping track of periodic communication needed for primary contacts.
• Improves quality organizational results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
• Effectively handles Board of Directors related activities and communications with a high degree of professionalism, accuracy and confidentiality.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
• Manages the Company Library

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Business Administrative or related field
• Company start-up experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in supporting a C-level fast paced executive
• Excellent verbal and superior writing and report presentation skills are essential
• High level of professionalism and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information accordingly
• Advanced PC skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• High level of emotional Intelligence, strong sense of teamwork and project Management skills
• Project Management skills
• Demonstrated success where personal results and accountability are evident
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to operate independently and remotely from a supervisor

Job Title: Business Development Executive Zip/Postal Code: 100001 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Industry: Education

Job Description

• Designing and implementing a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base
• Developing a growth strategy for the wholesale arm of the business
• Attend industry functions, such as exhibitions, conferences, school fun fair, inter-house sport activities, workshops, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors, you will identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiation
• Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet set targets
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM or other sales management system
• Presenting new products and other services/ partnership for schools, building new and enhancing existing relationships
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales
• Work with the Procurement and Store teams to ensure customer orders are met
• Submission of weekly progress reports and ensuring all data reported are accurate
• Follow up with customers on order delivered to ensure satisfaction
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competitors’ status
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with customers and understanding their needs.
• Recording sales information and maintain customers’ records and database
• Meeting with potential customers by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network
• Identifying potential customers and the decision makers within the client organization and set up meetings with the decision makers

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc in relevant field, M.Sc is an added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in related role
• Ability to Negotiating contracts, initiating proposals, and closing deals
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and current trends (Market Knowledge)
• Excellent social skills
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Must have attention to detail and be numerically sound
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: Head of Directorate, E-Banking Zip/Postal Code: 100001 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Industry: Financial Services

Job Summary

• The right candidate will provide management oversight and responsibility to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Give strategic advice and report results and findings to MD or board members (as maybe required).
• Keep all relevant stakeholders informed of developments on the brand’s objectives.
• Ensure employees move in the same strategic direction to achieve its mission
• Create and report on business plans, monitoring its efficacy and progress
• Research and implement new initiatives to drive revenue, lower operating costs while maintaining quality services that are competitive as well as delivering excellent customer support through the company
• Continuous monitoring of the annual budget and ensure that revenue/sales targets are met.
• Manage and report on the effective implementation of a marketing strategy to maintain market & industry relevance.
• Manage key personnel, clients and service providers
• Promote the wellness of staff and implementing policies inline with labor legislation and health and safety guidelines to create a diverse and positive working environment
• Direct and control all business operations and manage the entire business & functional implementation of activities for projects including sign off of SLAs/business agreements, design, development, code migration and maintenance in all environments relating to assigned projects.
• Make all major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of a brand as well as acting as the main point of communication between the managing directors and board of directors of the company
• Preparation of annual budgets, reports and attending/presenting at board meetings.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc in related field
• Minimum of 5years experience in e-banking/e-payment experience
• Must have a holistic insight of global & local e-banking / e-payment industry.
• Knowledge & experience in financial inclusion & Mobile banking services
• Professional certification is an added advantage
• Understanding the intricacies of financial management and management
• Ability to set and Meet with all Revenue Targets
• Strong financial acumen and good planning and forecasting skill
• Possess global & Local e-payment and e-banking insight
• Good presentation, negotiation & communication skills

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: Head of Directorate, Card Services Zip/Postal Code: 100001 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Industry: Financial Services

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will provide management oversight and responsibility to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of all Card related services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Give strategic advice and report results and findings to MD or board members (as maybe required).
• Keep all relevant stakeholders informed of developments on the brand’s objectives.
• Ensure employees move in the same strategic direction to achieve its mission
• Create and report on business plans, monitoring its efficacy and progress
• Research and implement new initiatives to drive revenue, lower operating costs while maintaining quality services that are competitive as well as delivering excellent customer support through the Card services brand.
• Continuous monitoring of the annual budget and ensure that revenue/sales targets are met.
• Manage and report on the effective implementation of a marketing strategy to maintain market & industry relevance.
• Manage key personnel, clients and service providers
• Promote the wellness of staff and implementing policies inline with labor legislation and health and safety guidelines to create a diverse and positive working environment
• Direct and control all business operations and  Manage the entire business & functional implementation of activities for projects including sign off of SLAs/business agreements, Merchant & license acquisition ,Card authorization, payment settlement ,design, development, processing ,issuing of card related services as well as maintenance of all environments relating to assigned Card Services.
• Make all major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of the brand as well as acting as the main point of communication between the Managing directors and board of directors of the company Ltd.
• Provides report on budget, status of the project under execution, challenges, risk and mitigation plan
• Attend and represent the brand at management & board meetings.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience Card Business Environment, Issuing & Acquiring services in a financial institution
• Minimum of B.Sc in related field
• Fantastic knowledge of card authorization, payment settlement or merchant acquiring across industries, including payments issuing, processing, acquiring
• Must have a holistic insight of global & local card service industry.
• Minimum of three (3) years end to end project implementation in cards Issuing & acquiring.
• Excellent experience in handling design, development and testing teams
• Global & local  insight in card authorization, payment settlement or merchant acquiring
• Strong knowledge & experience in customer engagement
• Good marketing, negotiation & Sales skills

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply