A.G. Leventis (Nigeria) Plc Job recruitment, March 2017

A.G. Leventis (Nigeria) Plc (AGL), is a large Nigeria-based conglomerate established in 1937, by Anastasios G. Leventis.  The new company, although established at the height of the depression, expanded rapidly, and soon had branches in all parts of the Gold Coast.  By the time of A.G. 
Leventis’ death in 1978, it had become one of the largest enterprises - and one of the two largest employers - in Nigeria, and poised to expand into other parts of the world.  

We are recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Contract Sales Executive 
Location: Lagos
Industry: Automobile
Job Description 

• Assist in achieving sales targets for major items (i.e. Commercial Buses). Achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within Lagos and its environ.

Key Responsibilities 

• To achieve sales target for buses.
• To position Volkswagen Buses in the Nigerian market and other Buses of our brand.
• Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for sales of Volkswagen Buses and other Buses of our brand
• Researches sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential.
• Analyzes the territory/market's potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customer's value to the organization.

Qualification and Key Competencies 

• OND/HND/B.Sc in Sales and Marketing or any related degree
• Minimum of 2 years' experience (Specialization in Sales of Buses will be preferred)
• Product knowledge & skills to handle technical problems, warranty issues.
• Ability to assess customer needs and determine what products or services would best serve their interest
• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Package

Job Title: Accountant/Credit Controller
Location: Lagos
Purpose 

• Providing a comprehensive. accurate and timely accounting service which will enhance the position of the company and coordinating the debts of existing creditors.

Job Description 

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness in conformance to reporting & procedural standard & also to ascertain daily liquid position of the company.
• Analyze business operations trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and Obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Timely and effective collection of all debts and customers payments
• Negotiating re-payment plans & maintaining contact with clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment
• Resolving queries, both Internally and externally around outstanding invoices
• Daily reconciliation with sales team on products lifted on Sales Managers Account
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information and also, secures financial information by completing data base backups.

Qualifications and Key Competence 

• B.Sc or HND in Accounting or Finance with minimum of second class lower division
• from a reputable institution, plus minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the Food
• processing industry
• A member of ACCA or ACA is an advantage
• Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented Reporting Research Resu1t
• Confidentiality, Time Management and Good Communication Skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
• Knowledge of Navision Exp System and must have an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Job Title: Branch Manager 
Location: Benin
Industry: Automobile
Objective 

• Responsible for achieving the branch targets for major items (i.e. commercial vehicle & construction equipment) and after sales (i.e. service, tyres & spare parts). Also to manage human resources in the branch.
• The purpose of a branch manager is to develop and maintain branch business to their full potential and to ensure profitability by setting and achieving/exceeding targets.

Key Responsibilities 

• Increase branch profitability by achieving / exceeding monthly targets for Major items/Spare Parts and Service
• Coordinate the branch activities and establish individual targets within branch objectives
• Ensure that all quality and operational standards are maintained at the company's expectations and implement new procedures, according to requirements
• Develop market for new business lines - Major items and others
• Develop rapport with Key corporate customers, financiers and government agencies
• Track and measure performance culture of staff
• Build team at the branch level for achieving the Organizational goals
• Manage sales, after sales (workshops), spare parts and act as human resources manager at the branch
• Submit monthly updated activity status report to the Head of Sales for discussion and for the preparation of action plan and RRI's (Rapid Results Initiatives)

Qualification and Key Competencies 

• HND/B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering or related degree with an MBA
• Minimum of 10 years strong Engineering experience (Specialization in Commercial Vehicles will be preferred)
• Problem solving skill and team spirit.
• Product knowledge & skills to handle technical problems, warranty issues.
• Ability to assess customer needs and determine what products or services would best serve their interest
• Ability to guide & train others.
• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Package

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: recruitment@agleventis.com using the job title and location as subject matter eg- Branch Manager-Benin


Application Deadline  14th March, 2017.