A firm in Lagos is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Logistic Manager.

Job Objective(s)
•To take control of M-P Infrastructure operational planning and forecasting function to provide an uninterrupted flow of local and foreign products, in compliance to M-P Infrastructure Quality Standard at competitive rates.

Reporting Relationships
Reports To:
CEO M-P Group
Supervises:
• Head Procurement
• Warehouse Officer
• Distribution Officer
Roles
• Market Surveyor
• Resources Manager
• Team Leader
• Trainer/Motivator
Responsibilities
Business Planning
• Develops, maintains and updates (weekly) a Procurement schedule
• Prepares products stock level reports on all Branches
• Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
Manage Procurement Services
• Evaluation ,selection and implementation of supply chain partners to match M-P Infrastructure needs.
• monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods
• Supplier negotiation to incorporate supplier capacity planning, forecasting cost of supply, supplier development and partnership sourcing
• Creates and enforces a short turn-around time for processing of Requisition and Purchasing orders
• Maintains database of suppliers to determine their costs and performance
• Oversees the conduct of timely Market Surveys to ensure cost effective sourcing
Manage Logistics & Transportation
• Successful implementation of supply management principles such as reduction in lead times and product resource planning
• Monitors and controls allocation of Company Resources for effective, efficient and timely product delivery
• Oversees the arrangement and coordination of transportation of product
• Ensures that delivered products are inspected to conform with the specifications of the order
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles.
Manage Product Handling
• Develop system to ensure product accountability and reduce shrinkage
• Control inventory investment and loss at a minimum level
Reports
• Procurement Schedule – Weekly
• Branch stock level report – Weekly
• Suppliers Database Report – Monthly


Key Performance Indicators Competencies Required
Financial
• Inventory level/cost
• % reduction in cost price of goods
Customer
• Internal customer satisfaction
• Turnaround time for requisitions (regular and special order)
• Quality of goods procured
Processes and Operations
• Timeliness of delivery of goods to branches
• Frequency of stock outs
Functional Competencies
• Good market knowledge
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Good cost Justification analysis skills
Tools
• Notebook Computer
• Internet Access
• Application Software
• Telephone and Intercom
Interface
Internal
• Departmental Heads
• Subordinates
• Branch Managers External
• Suppliers
• Government Agencies

Qualification & Experience

B.Sc. degree in a related field
Three years in a purchasing or logistics role

Qualified and Interested candidates should send their cvs to bunmi.anderson@brentconsulting.com

A respectable firm in Lagos is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of The Quality Assurance Manager. The Quality Assurance Manager is pesponsible for helping the business remain productive and profitable by implementing and monitoring programs that ensure continuous quality.


Main Activities and Responsibilities
• Determining and agreeing In-house quality procedures, standards and or specifications.
• Assessing customer quality requirements and ensuring these are met.
• Specifying quality requirements with suppliers
• Setting standards for quality, health and safety
• Working with operational staff to establish procedures, standards, systems etc.
• Self-motivated to learn and adopt new technologies and impart knowledge to others.
• Monitor performance
• Proactive analytical skills with attention to details and process improvements
• Train staff
• Acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance / quality
• Co-ordinate with client and its representatives
• Prepare high level risk assessment reports
• Effective oral and written communication skills, particularly for technical presentations. Writing management / technical reports.
• Ability to demonstrate effective decision making skills
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and good organizational skills
• Ability to exhibit effective problem solving skills and at the same time work well under pressure
• Excellent team player and ability to perform very well in a cross-functional work environment
Required Education and Experience:

• Candidate should be a graduate of Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10yrs experience
General Knowledge and Technical Skills:


• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Communication Skills
• IT Skills
• Good knowledge of computers
• Excellent technical skills
• Problem solving skills

Qualified and Interested candidates should send their cvs to recruitment@brentconsulting.com

Job Objective(s)

• To ensure smooth running of the front office

Reporting Relationships
Reports To:
• Human Resources Manager Supervises:
NIL

Responsibilities
• Responsibility 1: Manage M-P Group’s reception
- Receive, direct and relay telephone messages and fax messages
- Coordinate transfer of incoming and outgoing courier and faxes.
- Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence
- Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference telephone calls.
• Responsibility 2: Perform clerical duties in order to maintain M-P Group administration
- Draft administrative letters and correspondences, maintain a databases of customer
- Provide support for travel and hotel bookings and coordinate accommodation arrangements for visiting staff and take all the necessary steps to facilitate their stay;
- Ensure adequate maintenance and security of the office premises and equipments
- Organize transport related arrangements
- Manage office supplies and produce a report on its use on a monthly basis
- Provide logistical support to organize internal meetings and workshops.
- Despatches mails
- Organizes and stores paperwork, documents and computer-based information.
• Responsibility 3: Provide support to secretariat staff in translating internal documents: English to French and vice- versa.
Key Performance Indicators Competencies Required
Financials
• % Cost of secretarial materials
Customers
• Satisfaction of customers
Processes/Operation
• Pro-activeness and efficient Handling of activities in the office
• office administration
Growth and Learning

• Current and up to date knowledge

Personal Attributes
The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• be honest and trustworthy
• be respectful
• possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• be flexible
•  demonstrate sound work ethics Functional Competencies
• Communication skills
• Computer skills including the ability to spreadsheet at a highly proficient level.
• With good decision making capability.
• stress management skills
• time management skills
Tools
• Computer
• Intercomm

Qualification & Experience
• Minimum of an OND certificate in secretarial studies and an excellent working record
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
• Ability to speak and write French compulsory


Qualified and Interested candidates should send their cvs to recruitment@brentconsulting.com

A firm in Lagos is seeking a qualified candidtae to fill the position of Logistic Manager.

Job Objective(s)
•To take control of M-P Infrastructure operational planning and forecasting function to provide an uninterrupted flow of local and foreign products, in compliance to M-P Infrastructure Quality Standard at competitive rates.

Reporting Relationships
Reports To:
CEO M-P Group
Supervises:
• Head Procurement
• Warehouse Officer
• Distribution Officer
Roles
• Market Surveyor
• Resources Manager
• Team Leader
• Trainer/Motivator
Responsibilities
Business Planning
• Develops, maintains and updates (weekly) a Procurement schedule
• Prepares products stock level reports on all Branches
• Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
Manage Procurement Services
• Evaluation ,selection and implementation of supply chain partners to match M-P Infrastructure needs.
• monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods
• Supplier negotiation to incorporate supplier capacity planning, forecasting cost of supply, supplier development and partnership sourcing
• Creates and enforces a short turn-around time for processing of Requisition and Purchasing orders
• Maintains database of suppliers to determine their costs and performance
• Oversees the conduct of timely Market Surveys to ensure cost effective sourcing
Manage Logistics & Transportation
• Successful implementation of supply management principles such as reduction in lead times and product resource planning
• Monitors and controls allocation of Company Resources for effective, efficient and timely product delivery
• Oversees the arrangement and coordination of transportation of product
• Ensures that delivered products are inspected to conform with the specifications of the order
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles.
Manage Product Handling
• Develop system to ensure product accountability and reduce shrinkage
• Control inventory investment and loss at a minimum level
Reports
• Procurement Schedule – Weekly
• Branch stock level report – Weekly
• Suppliers Database Report – Monthly


Key Performance Indicators Competencies Required
Financial
• Inventory level/cost
• % reduction in cost price of goods
Customer
• Internal customer satisfaction
• Turnaround time for requisitions (regular and special order)
• Quality of goods procured
Processes and Operations
• Timeliness of delivery of goods to branches
• Frequency of stock outs
Functional Competencies
• Good market knowledge
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Good cost Justification analysis skills
Tools
• Notebook Computer
• Internet Access
• Application Software
• Telephone and Intercom
Interface
Internal
• Departmental Heads
• Subordinates
• Branch Managers External
• Suppliers
• Government Agencies

Qualification & Experience

B.Sc. degree in a related field
Three years in a purchasing or logistics role

Qualified and Interested candidates should send their cvs to recruitment@brentconsulting.com

Business Development Manager

Job Objective(s)
• To ensure the development and implementation of new business ideas, products and services


Reporting Relationships
Reports To:
Chief Executive Officer
Supervises:
• Product Managers
Roles
• Marketer
• Supervisor • Team Leader
• Performance
Responsibilities
Business Planning & Development
• Develops industry leads and Network
• Conducts business opportunity assessments
• Identifies new products and services for M-P Infrastructure to exploit
• Assesses business growth opportunities with new and existing customers
• Manages Target Customer development
• Initiates partnership opportunities
• Ensures that identified opportunities are converted into business for M-P Infrastructure.

Relationship Management
• Creates and maintains a database of prospective partners
• Arranges meetings between the company and prospective partners and develops
Opportunities identified

Product Sourcing
• Securing product sourcing opportunities for the company

Status Reporting
• Timely presentation of business opportunities

Market Strategy definition
• Assess business growth opportunities with new and existing customers
• Identifies and develop new markets/customers plans in accordance with company’s strategy and goals

Reports
• Schedule of Leads and Network – Weekly
• Schedule of new products and services introduced – Monthly
• Detailed report on Customer Management, business opportunity, etc – Weekly

 
Key Performance Indicators Competencies Required
Financial
• No of new products/services released in the period
• Revenue from new products/services
• Net margin from new products / Service

Customer
• Number of new customer per quarter
Processes/Operations
• Market awareness of M-P Infrastructure Service line
Growth/Learning
• Level of internal awareness of new product


Functional Competencies
• Market and Customer Understanding
• Resources Management
• Risk Management
• Conflict Resolution/Crisis Management
• Innovation & Creativity
• Cost Optimisation
• Strategic Perspective
• Business & Finance Acumen
• Information Management
Interface
Internal
• CEO
• All Department Heads of the Company External
• Customer Supplier
Qualification & Experience
• First Degree in marketing, communications, social sciences or Electrical Electronics Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Three years experience in a marketing or product management role.
• Haven worked in a across several industry sectors telecommunications, technology, power, energy.
• Bilingual is an added advantage

Qualified and Interested candidates should send their cvs to recruitment@brentconsulting.com

A leading Nigerian Infrastructure Services Company which offers turnkey telecommunications network infrastructure solutions that include supply and installation of equipment, equipment testing, commissioning and maintenance of telecommunication networks, has urgent vacancies for the following positions.


Job Title
Job Reference Indicator
Project Manager (Junior)
Job Objective(s)
• Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.

Reporting Relationships
Reports To:
• Senior Project Manager
Project Manager Director
• Chief Operating Officer Supervises:
• Site Supervisor
Roles
• Market Surveyor
• Resources Manager
• Team Leader
• Trainer/Motivator
Responsibilities
• Managing, planning and implementation of multiple complex, turnkey telecom infrastructure projects within time and quality
• Responsible for building and developing new bid and project delivery processes
• Managing cross functional project and program delivery teams and third party suppliers
• Managing program, project issue , risks and providing comprehensive progress
• Responsible for project ,program stakeholder management and communicating with senior clients up to board level
• Develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables
• Track progress on program and ensure milestone are met on schedule
• Manage dependencies and interface between projects
• Effective oral and written communication skills, particularly for technical presentations. Writing management / technical reports.
• Ability to demonstrate effective decision making skills
• Ability to exhibit effective problem solving skills and at the same time work well under pressure
• Excellent team player and ability to perform very well in a cross-functional work environment
• Coordinate and manage tasks between the Regional Project Managers during Property acquisition stage, Rollout Planning, Civil Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Security and other related stakeholders) to ensure successful and on-schedule implementation of planned sites.
• Coordinated the initiation, planning, scope development, risk analysis and implementation of cell sites deployment.
• Reviews all engineering deliverables to ensure project specifications, and design procedures were applied with zero accident tolerance. Hand over Civil completed sites to the Client
• Contract Management – a team member responsible for maintaining the implementation contract and budget within the specification, procedures and processes.
• Assessment and Analysis of Sub-contractor’s Tenders for Projects.
• Coordinate with warehouse team for proper delivery of Rollout equipment for site build.
• Liaising with sub-contractors to ensure project deliverables and timelines are kept.
• Resolve all Civil, Government and Community related problems encountered on site.
Reports
• Project rollout report – Weekly
• SAQ report – Weekly
• Project Supervising report – Monthly
• Regular reports to stakeholders - Weekly


Key Performance Indicators Competencies Required
Financial
• Inventory level/cost
• % reduction in cost price of goods
Customer
• Internal customer satisfaction
• Turnaround time for requisitions (regular and special order)
• Quality of goods procured
Processes and Operations
• Timeliness of delivery of goods to branches
• Frequency of stock outs
Functional Competencies
• Good market knowledge
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Good cost Justification analysis skills
Tools
• Internet Access
• Application Software
Interface
Internal
• Departmental Heads
• Subordinates
• Site Supervisor External
• Suppliers
• Contractor
• Government Agencies

Qualification & Experience

Candidate should be a graduate of Electrical Engineering / Civil Engineering
Minimum of 8 yrs experience or 2 – 5 years of experience in project management

Qualified and Interested candidates should send their cvs to recruitment@brentconsulting.com

A respectable firm in Lagos , is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Senior Project Manager.

Job Objective(s)
• Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Reporting Relationships
Reports To:
Project Manager Director and Chief Operating Officer Supervises:
• Site Supervisor
• Project Manager
Roles
• Market Surveyor
• Resources Manager
• Team Leader
• Trainer/Motivator
Responsibilities
• Managing, planning and implementation of multiple complex, turnkey telecom infrastructure projects within time and quality
• Responsible for building and developing new bid and project delivery processes
• Managing cross functional project and program delivery teams and third party suppliers
• Managing program, project issue , risks and providing comprehensive progress
• Responsible for project ,program stakeholder management and communicating with senior clients up to board level
• Develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables
• Track progress on program and ensure milestone are met on schedule
• Manage dependencies and interface between projects
• Effective oral and written communication skills, particularly for technical presentations. Writing management / technical reports.
• Ability to demonstrate effective decision making skills
• Ability to exhibit effective problem solving skills and at the same time work well under pressure
• Excellent team player and ability to perform very well in a cross-functional work environment
• Coordinate and manage tasks between the Regional Project Managers during Property acquisition stage, Rollout Planning, Civil Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Security and other related stakeholders) to ensure successful and on-schedule implementation of planned sites.
• Coordinated the initiation, planning, scope development, risk analysis and implementation of cell sites deployment.
• Reviews all engineering deliverables to ensure project specifications, and design procedures were applied with zero accident tolerance. Hand over Civil completed sites to the Client
• Contract Management – a team member responsible for maintaining the implementation contract and budget within the specification, procedures and processes.
• Assessment and Analysis of Sub-contractor’s Tenders for Projects.
• Coordinate with warehouse team for proper delivery of Rollout equipment for site build.
• Liaising with sub-contractors to ensure project deliverables and timelines are kept.
• Resolve all Civil, Government and Community related problems encountered on site.
Reports
• Project rollout report – Weekly
• SAQ report – Weekly
• Project Supervising report – Monthly
• Regular reports to stakeholders - Weekly


Key Performance Indicators
Financial
• Inventory level/cost
• % reduction in cost price of goods
Customer
• Internal customer satisfaction
• Turnaround time for requisitions (regular and special order)
• Quality of goods procured
Processes and Operations
• Timeliness of delivery of goods to branches
• Frequency of stock outs
Functional Competencies
• Good market knowledge
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Good cost Justification analysis skills
Tools
• Internet Access
• Application Software

Will liaise Internally with
• Departmental Heads
• Subordinates
• Site Supervisor
Will liaise Externally with
• Suppliers
• Contractor
• Government Agencies

Qualification & Experience

Candidate should be a graduate of Electrical Engineering / Civil Engineering
Minimum of 10yrs experience or 4 – 7 years of experience in project management


Qualified and Interested candidates should send their cvs to recruitment@brentconsulting.com

Job Title
Job Reference Indicator
Trainee Engineer
Job Objective(s)
• Trainee Engineer is responsible for power and sync equipment. Must have worked for different telecom sites for the installation, commissioning and integration of all kind of telecom equipments.

Reporting Relationships
Reports To:
• Project Manager
Responsibilities
• Responsible for power and sync equipment
• Responsible for installation of power and sync equipment
• Deployment of new solutions during trial test
• Conduct Technical Site Survey
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines
• Managing programme, project issues, risks and provide comprehensive progress
Key skills
RF engineer, telecom, switch, Switch Engineer, Telecom Engineer, RF planning, drive testing, optimization


Key Performance Indicators Competencies Required
Financial
• Inventory level/cost
• % reduction in cost price of goods
Customer
• Internal customer satisfaction
• Turnaround time for requisitions (regular and special order)
• Quality of goods procured
Processes and Operations
• Timeliness of delivery of goods to branches
• Frequency of stock outs
Functional Competencies
• Good market knowledge
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Good cost Justification analysis skills
Tools
• Internet Access
• Application Software
Interface
Internal
• Departmental Heads
• Subordinates
• Site Supervisor External
• Suppliers
• Contractor
• Government Agencies
Qualification & Experience

Candidate should be a graduate of Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 3 yrs experience or 1 – 2 years of experience in RF engineer / Telecom Engineer

Qualified and Interested candidates should send their cvs to recruitment@brentconsulting.com

A firm is looking for a qualified indidvidual to fill the position of Accountant.The position is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Job Summary
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Prepare financial management reports
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
• Monitor and support taxation issues
• Develop and maintain financial data bases
• Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
• Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Provide front office support

Qualifications
• An HND in Accountancy.
• 1-4 years experience in a similar role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in building brand awareness and corporate support

Individuals interested in the role, should please submit their CVs to bunmi.anderson@brentconsulting.com

A respectable firm in Lagos is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of PRESALES MANAGER

Provide leadership for technical solutions to customers’ request.
Develop and manage the Pre-sales team
Selections and recruitment of suitable Presales personnel
Day to day management of Pre-Sales personnel including time management, assessment, training and disciplinary issues.
Ensure that Sales, Product Management and Development (Technical/Software) receive such support as they request.
Work with Product Management (Technical/Software) and Marketing to help define/refine sales messages and ensure sales packages are developed and messages communicated to sales team.
Ensure that the Pre-Sales resources evolve in line with the Marketing Message and Sales Teams stated requirements. Ensure that all pre-sales personnel including the Pre-Sales Leader maintain and develop the following skills.
Able to communicate technical and business information to widely varied audiences
Ability to understand and capture business and technical requirements
Excellent interpersonal relationship building skills
Ability to understand business processes and business problems
Strong analytical skills
Ability to multi-task and be able to represent multiple subjects and products
Ability to develop a broad awareness of the client’s technical architecture and emerging technologies with enough knowledge to determine what is and is not possible
Knowledge of strategic, conceptual, consultative selling

Qualifications
A bachelors’s degree with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialization in marketing will be an added advantage.
4 – 8 years in marketing/sales/business development experience in an ICT company.
3-5 years’ experience in a similar position with ability to motivate and provide leadership to the marketing/sales team.
Experience in building brand awareness and support.
Effectively utilize sales-related information technology applications (PowerPoint, Excel/Word/Access).

For more information and to apply for this job visit www.brentconsulting.com

A leading Nigerian Infrastructure Services Company in Lagos which offers turnkey telecommunications network infrastructure solutions that include supply and installation of equipment, equipment testing, commissioning and maintenance of telecommunication networks, has urgent vacancies for the following positions.

Account Manager:



Ability to make realistic forecast due to good relationship with customer
Leverage on existing relationships to deepen opportunities within an account
Understanding of all units products and services in order to manage communications and relationship with customer at all phases of projects
Understand project budgets, cash flow challenges, cost control and management to ensure profitability of accounts
Be abreast with the customers business atmosphere and understand direction of customer business to advise management
Have an in-depth understanding of the products base and ability to make and defend fact based proposals
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
Prepare financial management reports
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
Monitor and support taxation issues
Develop and maintain financial data bases
Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
· Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
· Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
· Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
· Prepare financial management reports
· Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
· Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
· Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
· Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
· Monitor and support taxation issues
· Develop and maintain financial data bases
· Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
· Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
· Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
· Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
Qualification
Required Education and Experience:



A bachelors’ degree in Accounting, with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialization in Accounting will be an added advantage
3-5 Experience in a similar position with ability to motivate and provide leadership to the accounting team
Should be ICAN or ACCA certified.

For more information and to apply for the position , visit www.brentconsulting.com

A leading Nigerian Infrastructure Services Company in Lagos, which offers turnkey telecommunications network infrastructure solutions that include supply and installation of equipment, equipment testing, commissioning and maintenance of telecommunication networks, has urgent vacancies for the following positions.

(Technical)Sales Engineer:

Understand and be able to communicate customer requirement to design, project and product management team
The Sales Engineer (Technical) reports directly to the Sales Engineering Supervisor/Manager
Ability to secure POC’s with new prospects
Clear and accurate understanding of the positioning of Product range for each market/industry
Must maintain strong relationship throughout sales life cycle.
Ability to use POC’s result to propose business cases to new prospects.
Develop a marketing plan that will aggressively pursue target market shares in the different areas of the economy – public sector, oil sector, banking etc.
Initiate and conduct sales calls on potential new accounts
Prepare presentation materials outlining company’s engineering services and present to potential new accounts
Recommend continuous improvement initiatives for sales call plan and other sales strategies
Meet specified budget plan by improving sales call plan and increasing account base
Recommend action that ensure that all resources are focused on appropriate priorities to maximize positive impact
Manage relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction
Effectively utilize sales-related information technology applications (PowerPoint, Excel/Word/Access)
Input and analyze customer data; utilize data to recommend next steps for sales process
Ability to understand changing market dynamics and translating them into actionable strategies to achieve company marketing objectives.


Qualification
-A bachelors’ degree in any Discipline, with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialization in marketing will be an added advantage
-2 to 4 years in marketing/sales/business development experience in an engineering company
-1year Experience in a similar position with ability to motivate and provide leadership to the marketing/sales team
-Experience in building brand awaeness and corporate support.

For more information and to apply for this position visit www.brentconsulting.com

Job Purpose: Manage the marketing, sales and products development initiative of the team

Job Summary:
•Manage the marketing, sales and products development initiative of the team
•Business Development and relationship management
•Identify business unit in an account that handles each line of business and engage with such person(s)
•Prepare quotations and follow up on them.
•Provide daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly sales and business report
•Make presentation of company’s product and solution offerings to potential and existing customers.
•Create sales/ account plan
•Take minutes of departmental meetings
•Maintain departments filling system and records

Any other duties that may be assigned by the head of the department



Qualification


Qualification:
1.A degree in Social science or any related discipline.
2.Minimum of 2-4years experience in sales and marketing firm

Key Competencies:
•Good documentation skill
•Good product knowledge. and Industry knowledge
•Good analytical mind and critical thinking
•A good Team player
•Attention to detail

For more information and to apply for the above position , visit www.brentconsulting.com

An ICT firm in Lagos is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of a Senior Programmer, to develop software applications for the company’s IT unit. Will report to the Assistant Manager of the Software Group

Job Summary:
•Develop applications on schedule and meet client’s requirements.
•Writes codes and develop applications with C#.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C/C++, Java, etc
•Creates and optimizes application databases effectively.
•Installs and configures hardware application servers
•Adheres to all departmental processes and procedures
•Troubleshoots hardware servers effectively
•Delivers technical presentations and software demos
•Meets with clients to gather requirements for analysis and design
•Prepares software requirement specifications
•Tests software applications
•Performs such other duties as may be assigned

Qualification
1. Minimum of 5 years post-bachelor’s degree experience.
2. The human relations skills necessary to organize, direct, and motivate junior level professionals and staff.
3. Ability to develop applications on schedule, according to client specifications.

For more information and to apply for the above position, visit www.brentconsulting.com

A reputable engineering firm in Port Harcourt is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Network Engineer.

Responsibilities
•Provide support for off-the-shelf, customized or in-house developed applications within SLA time frame.
•Ability to effectively and professional communicate with management, staff, and customers.
•Strong ability to assess complex situations, set priorities, and implement action plans.
•Participate in planning, designing, evaluation and installation of software upgrades.
•Maintain/modify developed applications and corresponding documentation based on the changing user requirements.
•Reporting (developing reports from existing applications based on user requirements).
•Off-the-shelf application testing and drafting /Validating user and maintenance documentation for service delivery teams.
•Provide support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of software in accordance with company polices.
•Establish and maintain effective professional working relations with coworkers and clients.
•Provides regular feedback on software/application performance, both in general an against specific service levels.
•Ensures security standards and polices are strictly upheld.
•Manages a continuous service availability improvement process through system optimization and exploitation.
•Check for System Speed.
•Determine time to install, update, upgrade software before release.
•Documentation of all old & new packages.
•Determine Compatibility with the Operating system.
•Determine Flexibility of the new package with old one.
•Ensures compliance with company corporate and local IT policies procedure and architecture and application and integration of new company initiatives.
•Ensures Service Level Agreement (SLA) is fulfilled satisfactorily.
•Exceeding customer’s expectation in fulfilling Service Level Agreement satisfactorily.
•Fault location, troubleshooting and resolution.
•Testing of round trip response times (weekly).
•Documentation of faults resolution.
•Doing such other things as may from time to time be directed and assigned by our client.
•Weekly reporting as desired by our client.
•Maintain and observe Health, Safety and environment policies and procedures in the course of discharge of your duty.
•Ensure the confidentiality and secrecy of all data under your care and trust in the execution of this project.


Qualifications
•A bachelors’ degree in Engineering/Science, with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialization in Computer Engineering/Science will be an added advantage.
•5-10 Experience in a similar position with ability to motivate and provide leadership to the Engineering team.
•Must have a CCNA/MSCE Certification.
•Effectively utilize sales-related information technology applications (PowerPoint, Excel/Word/Access).


For more information, visit www.brentconsulting.com

A reputable engineering firm is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Training Coordinator.

Responsibilities
•Refer outside requests and questions to other staff members when necessary and/or appropriate.
•Attend classes or training and present summary to staff.
•Keep VP of Trainings updated on status of assigned projects.
•Event planning, management and execution of logistics for all training conferences.
•Working with training director and clients to conduct participant outreach and recruitment.
•Giving special attention to participant needs and superb customer service to participants and clients through all events.
•Securing and managing training locations, including event space and lodging.
•Negotiating with and managing vendors and staying within pre-set budget for each event.
•Answering and responding to outside communications, such as phone calls, faxes, emails, and web-based inquiries.
•This includes on-going communications, project-based communications, i.e., from training participants, presenters and clients.
•Networking and ability to promote Client as appropriate in the context of trainings and conferences.
•Creating timelines and work plans for each event, as directed by the training director.
•Creating and organizing training materials including participant binders and handouts, name tags, table tents, signage, etc.
•Also developing marketing materials for events as appropriate.
•Ensuring appropriate supplies are on site for all events.
•Providing on site staffing logistics management and support staffing at most training events (as directed by training director).
•Summarizing evaluation reports for trainings and providing outcomes to training director within one week of each training.
•Keeping Web sites for individual programs updated with latest training materials.
•Compiling final reports for training programs.
•Managing and updating electronic curriculum library as new trainings are created, or old ones updated and improved.
•Managing and updating database of experts to be used in training programs.
•Tracking coaching and technical assistance requests and activities for each training program.
•Maintaining the standardized appearance of Spitfire training materials.
•Perform edits as necessary, including creation of new presentations, handouts or case studies.
•Project management and/or administrative support for ongoing efforts in the areas of marketing, fundraising, and materials production.

Qualifications
•A bachelors’s degree with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialisation in Engineering/Sciences/ICT will be an added advantage.
•5 years in Learning and Development experience in an ICT company.
•3 years Experience in a similar position with ability to co-ordinate and facilitate leadership skills in a team.
•A good knowledge of IT will be an added advantage.
•Experience in building brand awareness and support (Internal and External).
•Effectively utilize sales-related information technology applications (PowerPoint, Excel/Word/Access).

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A reputable ICT firm in Port Harcourt is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Software Engineer.

Responsibilites•Provide support for off-the-shelf, customized or in-house developed applications within SLA time frame.
•Ability to effectively and professional communicate with management, staff, and customers.
•Strong ability to assess complex situations, set priorities, and implement action plans.
•Participate in planning, designing, evaluation and installation of software upgrades.
•Maintain/modify developed applications and corresponding documentation based on the changing user requirements.
•Reporting (developing reports from existing applications based on user requirements).
•Off-the-shelf application testing and drafting /Validating user and maintenance documentation for service delivery teams.
•Provide support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of software in accordance with TOTAL's polices.
•Establish and maintain effective professional working relations with coworkers and clients.
•Provides regular feedback on software/application performance, both in general an against specific service levels.
•Ensures compliance with TOTAL corporate and local IT policies procedure and architecture and application and integration of new TOTAL corporate initiatives.
•Exceeding customer’s expectation in fulfilling Service Level Agreement satisfactorily.
•Fault location, troubleshooting and resolution.
•Testing of round trip response times (weekly).
•Documentation of faults resolution.
•Weekly reporting as desired by our client.
•Maintain and observe Health, Safety and environment policies and procedures in the course of discharge of your duty.
•Ensure the confidentiality and secrecy of all data under your care and trust in the execution of this project.
•Doing such other things as may from time to time be directed and assigned by our client.
•Receiving and resolving complex issues and meeting customer needs.

Qualifications

•A bachelors’ degree in Engineering/Science, with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialization in Computer Engineering/Science will be an added advantage
•Ability to design and maitain web applications in PHP, Dotnet and Java Languages.
•5-8 years work experience in an ICT company.
•5 Experience in a similar position with ability to motivate and provide leadership to the Engineering team.
•Experience in building teamspirit and leadership skills.
•Ability to design and maintain web applications in PHP, Dotnet and Java Languages.
•Effectively utilize sales-related information technology applications (PowerPoint, Excel/Word/Access).

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A leading Nigerian Infrastructure Development Services Company in Lagos that offers key infrastructure solutions that include supply and installation of equipment, equipment testing, commissioning and maintenance of telecommunication networks, seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of Sales Engineer.

Responsibilties
•Understand and be able to communicate customer requirement to design, project and product management team.
•The Sales Engineer (Technical) reports directly to the Sales Engineering Supervisor/Manager.
•Develop a marketing plan that will aggressively pursue target market shares in the different areas of the economy – public sector, oil sector, banking etc.
•Prepare presentation materials outlining company’s engineering services and present to potential new accounts.
•Ability to use POC’s result to propose business cases to new prospects.
•Clear and accurate understanding of the positioning of Product range for each market/industry.
•Ability to secure POC’s with new prospects.
•Ability to understand changing market dynamics and translating them into actionable strategies to achieve company marketing objectives.
•Input and analyze customer data; utilize data to recommend next steps for sales process.
•Effectively utilize sales-related information technology applications (PowerPoint, Excel/Word/Access).
•Manage relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
•Recommend action that ensure that all resources are focused on appropriate priorities to maximize positive impact.
•Recommend continuous improvement initiatives for sales call plan and other sales strategies.


Qualifications

•A bachelors’ degree in any Discipline, with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialization in marketing will be an added advantage.
•2 to 4 years in marketing/sales/business development experience in an engineering company.
•1 year Experience in a similar position with ability to motivate and provide leadership to the marketing/sales team.
•Experience in building brand awareness and co-operate support.


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A leading Nigerian Infrastructure Development company that offers key telecommunications network infrastructure solutions that include supply and installation of equipment, equipment testing, commissioning and maintenance of telecommunication networks, seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of Account Manager.

Responsiibilites
•Ability to make realistic forecast due to good relationship with customer.
•Understanding of all units products and services in order to manage communications and relationship with customer at all phases of projects.
•Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
•Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
•Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
•Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
•Leverage on existing relationships to deepen opportunities within an account
•Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
•Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
•Prepare financial management reports.
•Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
•Understand project budgets, cash flow challenges, cost control and management to ensure profitability of accounts.
•Have an in-depth understanding of the products base and ability to make and defend fact based proposals .
•Be abreast with the customers business atmosphere and understand direction of customer business to advise management.
•Compile and analyze financial information to preparefinancial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
•Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.


Qualifications
•A bachelors’ degree in Accounting, with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialization in Accounting will be an added advantage.
•3-5 Experience in a similar position with ability to motivate and provide leadership to the accounting team.
•Should be ICAN or ACCA certified.

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A reputable firm in Lagos is seeking a qualified individual to fill to provide an efficient and responsive secretarial, administrative, organizational, and logistical service to the Chief Executive Officer, helping him to manage and prioritize his time.

Responsibilities•Manage and maintain the CEO’s diary and email account.
•Filter emails, highlight urgent correspondence and print attachments.
•Ensure busy diary commitments, papers, and travel arrangements are managed effectively including producing a daily folder with diary, necessary papers, etc. and troubleshooting problems.
•Conduct weekly diary meetings with the CEO to discuss upcoming engagements,invitations and other requests.
•Schedule on behalf of the CEO meetings between him and his direct reports.
•Coordinate travel and accommodation requirements in connection with others and ensure arrangements in place for the CEO match his requirements.
•Minute general meetings as required and complete research on behalf of the CEO.
•Provide a service that is in line with the CEO’s work habits and preferences.
•Keep and maintain an accurate record of papers and electronic correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
•Prepare correspondence on behalf of the CEO, including the drafting of general replies.Manage the process of calling for briefing on behalf of the CEO from start to finish to Ensure that he is fully prepared for all engagements.

Qualifications
•Law Degree with a 2.2 minimum.
•Demonstrable experience ( 5 years) in an administration/executive assistant/PA role in a highly pressurized environment requiring tact, judgment and discretion in handling internal and external contacts.
•Experience of diary management/researching and booking of travel and accommodation.
•Experience of successfully working with senior management (essential).
•Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and organize others.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to professionally represent the CEO’s office.
•Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a small team.
•Must be proficient with the keyboard and IT applications, especially MS Outlook, Power Point,Excel and Word.
•Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels, including during difficult or challenging circumstances.
•Ability to prioritize and manage own workload amid conflicting demands and busy work periods.
•Confident, bright and able to work on own initiative and with limited supervision.
•Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.
•Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise.

Location is Lagos

Remuneration is very attractive. Suitable and qualified candidates should please send a cover letter and their CV to brentconsulting2012@gmail.com,cc: ify.elochukwu@brentconsulting.com using position applied for as the subject.

A reputable company based in Lagos seeks to a employ a qualified professional for the position of Senior Accountant.

Qualified Candidates would need
•A bachelors’ degree in Accounting, with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialization in Accounting will be an added advantage.
•3-5years experience in a similar position with ability to motivate and provide leadership to the accounting and admin team.
•Have ICAN/ACCA certification.
•Experience in building brand awareness and corporate support.


Accounting Responsibilities Include

•Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
•Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
•Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
•Prepare financial management reports.
•Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
•Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process.
•Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
•Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
•Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues.


Administrative Responsibilities Include
•Maintains administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
•Achieves financial objectives by anticipating requirements; submitting information for budget preparation; scheduling expenditures; monitoring costs; analyzing variances.
•Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.


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A Retail Company in Port Harcourt is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities
•The Business Development Manager will be responsible for creating innovative marketing strategies that will build Client’s brand.
•Develop a marketing plan that will aggressively pursue target market shares in the different areas of the economy.
•Prepare presentation materials outlining company’s ICT services and present to potential new accounts.
•Recommend continuous improvement initiatives for sales call plan and other sales strategies.
•Meet specified budget plan by improving sales call plan and increasing account base.
•Recommend action that ensure that all resources are focused on appropriate priorities to maximize.
•Ability to understand changing market dynamics and translating them into actionable strategies to achieve company marketing objectives.
•Input and analyze customer data; utilize data to recommend next steps for sales process.


Qualifications
•A bachelors’s degree with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialisation in marketing will be an added advantage.
•4 – 8 years in marketing/sales/business development experience in an ICT company.
•3-5 years Experience in a similar position with ability to motivate and provide leadership to the marketing/sales team.
•Experience in building brand awareness and support.
•Effectively utilize sales-related information technology applications (PowerPoint, Excel/Word/Access).


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A leading Nigerian Infrastructure Services Company which offers key telecommunications network infrastructure solutions that include supply and installation of equipment, equipment testing, commissioning and maintenance of telecommunication networks,seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Technical Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities Include
•Research, Analyze and Interpret Complex Technical and Commercial Information and present back to the CEO and Board.
•Provide technical and commercial analysis and reports on the application of new technology ventures and propositions presented to the business.
•Prepare Business cases for technical presentations, proposals and projects which are to be delivered to the CEO and board.
•Required to identify possible technology trends and have an eye for spotting next big thing.
•Manage Business Schedule for the CEO, will also prepare agenda and minutes for meetings.


Qualifications and Skills
•A bachelors’ degree in Engineering, with a minimum of 2nd Class Upper. A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.
•1-2 years experience in an engineering position.
•Strong Hybrid skills covering both Technical and Business Understanding ,must be very commercially aware and focused on the bottom line in evaluating technical issues.
•Strong Technical and Commercial writing, reporting and researching skills.
•Ability to work on complex technical and business issues where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of variable factors.
•Must be able to act independent to determine methods and procedure on new assignments.
•A strong problem solver, with a proactive attitude and outside the box creative thinking to finding solutions to technical issues that may arise.

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