Subsidiary Business Manager at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)

What’s the role?

• We are looking for a result driven, hands-on, and inspiring Business Manager to provide strategic leadership in the in-progress setup, operationalisation, scaling up and overseeing business operations of the Subsidiary. The Business Manager’s responsibilities include assuming accountability to the board for all Subsidiary operations, developing and implementing strategic plans and company policies, establishment, and maintenance of relationships with stakeholders, and driving delivery of organisational objectives.
• This is a Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract role reporting to the National Sales Manager, working closely with the Subsidiary Board of Directors, Site Operations teams, and a part of the Sales and Operations Management Team (SOMT).
• Apart from working with other teams within Mobility, it is also critical to ensure sustained collaborative relationships with other functions and/or businesses such as Business Development, Finance, Legal, Human Resources Management, Corporate Relations, etc within the wider SDSA organisation.  

Accountability:

• Provide leadership to Site Operations Management teams which will include leading, supporting and developing the team to deliver strong performance, enhance their competence and skills.  
• Responsible for giving strategic guidance and direction to the board to ensure that the Company achieves its financial objectives, mission, and long-term goals.
• Monitor operating and financial results against plans and budgets.
• Designing and implementing business plans and strategies to drive the attainment of the Company’s goals.
• Ensure the growth and performance of the Company’s Business Units by driving the delivery of sales and operational targets.
• Research and implement new initiatives to drive revenue growth, lower operating costs while maintain quality products and services that are competitive, all while delivering excellent customer experience (Business Development).
• Ensuring that the company has the adequate and suitable resources to execute its activities.
• Building and maintaining an effective management team.
• Maintaining positive and trust-based relationships with business partners, SDSA, and authorities.
• Ensure that the Company has in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems.
• Protect the Company’s and SDSA’s interests and reputation.

What we need from you?

• Proven track record to self-motivate and has at least 5 years of professional Retail or Sales and Operations related experience including team leadership.
• Leadership management and people skills - these will allow you deliver success through others.
• A high level of business awareness and acumen.
• Strong commercial acumen - the ability to review data and generate insights including being able to conduct in-depth commercial discussions with stakeholders to gain commitment for action.
• Strong negotiating skills - ensuring that negotiations are strong and fair, and that the outcome delivers results for the Company.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic and operational business plans.
• Ability to effectively manage priorities - in any given period you will be involved in many activities and the ability to prioritise, and deliver is key.
• Performance and contract management - recognising good performance and addressing any gaps in performance swiftly to ensure delivery of goals is completed, using the contract to remind both parties of the commitments.
• Project Management - Proven ability to lead/coordinate and complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Stakeholder management skills - manage a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders at all seniority levels.

Beyond that, we’d like to see the following on your CV:

• Degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Master's or MBA degree preferred.
• Must jave a strong background in commercial, retail, running operations and business acumen
• Experience in retail operations, risk, and compliance management.
• Good understanding of regulations within oil, gas, energy, and Convenience Retailing.