VACANCY: Various Positions at Ascentech Services Limited 522 views

Ascentech Services Limited is Recruiting for Various Positions

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrician

Location: Nationwide

Responsibilities

• Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom, and other electrical systems
• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures, and equipment for alarm and other systems
• Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels, etc.)
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
• Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them
• Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits, etc.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.

Requirements

• Diploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed an apprenticeship as an electrician
• Proven experience as an electrician in a power plant
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter, etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and overnight
• Valid license to practice the profession

Job Title: Shift Electrical-in-charge (Power Plant)

Location: Nationwide

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all operations on the plant
• Overall responsibility for the isolation of all electrical and mechanical plant with the subsequent issue of Electrical and Mechanical Permits for Work, Sanctions for Test, Permits for Work
• Responsibility for the supervision and management of the fertilizer plant Operations staff to ensure that the plant is being operated as efficiently and safely as possible, and checking where necessary to ensure that operational requirements are being met, with particular reference to boiler pressure raising, emission controls, turbo-alternator run up and emergency conditions.
• Responsibility for ensuring that all agreed routine plant checks and testing are being carried out to the specified frequencies and in accordance with Plant Operating Instructions, and that boiler, turbine, control room, and auxiliary plant log sheets are filled incorrectly, and at the prescribed frequency.
• Responsibility for the reporting and prioritizing of defects that require attention by maintenance and other support departments and contractors in accordance with plant procedures.
• Responsibility for keeping a full and complete, detailed, Shift log of all aspects of Plant Operation with special reference to Operations of a non-routine nature, and especially non-routine high voltage switching.
• Responsibility for preparing detailed reports of incidents/accidents for investigation and inquiry, and taking charge of Fire and First Aid activities as appropriate, and completing reports of these incidents in accordance with specified reporting procedures.
• Responsibility for all aspects of Operations shift management, including cover arrangements for holidays, sickness, or other shift changes.
• Responsibility for ensuring that any Quality, Safety, or Environmental Systems procedures which they are responsible for managing or undertaking, are performed in accordance with appropriate requirements.
• Responsibility for identifying and planning the training needs of their team members within their area of responsibility.
• Monitoring of short term contractors and maintenance staff within the Energy Centre, outside normal office hours.
• Conduct Risk Assessment reviews as necessary, to include audits of existing Operational Risk Assessments
• The overall control of raw materials on shift includes loading/off-loading, consumption rates, and communications to relevant suppliers ensuring continuous compliant operations of the fertilizer plant.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc. in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety at Work preferred
• Demonstrable and detailed technical knowledge of fertilizer plant equipment and operation.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the safe and efficient operation or maintenance of Power Plant.
• A commitment to undertake training as deemed necessary to improve and update knowledge and skills
• Demonstrable supervisory skills in a senior management role
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, Factories Act and Electrical Special Regulations
• The ability to work with and lead a shift team.
• Good communications skills at all levels
• A flexible approach to cover for leave and sickness absence, sometimes at short notice
• A current First Aid at Work Statutory Certificate.

Job Title: Admin Manager

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
• Recruit and train personnel and allocate responsibilities and office space
• Assess staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
• Manage schedules and deadlines
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation)
• Organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning, etc.)

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as Admin Manager is a MUST
• Candidates must have good contacts with Immigrations, NAFDAC, and government officials.
• Candidates must be willing to work on Saturdays.

Job Title: Enterprise Sales Executive (Telecommunication)

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Develop, build, and manage a client base of corporate accounts.
• Oversee the sales process at each stage from quote to purchasing to fulfillment and follow up.
• Work with the Marketing Dept to develop and execute Corporate Sales initiatives.
• Prospect new clients via sales calls, direct mail, email, and networking events.
• Follow up on leads generated through retail stores, research, and promotional events.
• Work with suppliers to secure opportunity buys and availability of products.
• Coordinate product logo placement with contractors to meet the client’s specifications.
• Analyze sales trends, track unit sales, and generate gross margin reports.
• Generate monthly budgets and sales forecasts.
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and community events to help promote the corporate program.
• Investigate and troubleshoot customer service issues.

Requirements/Skills & Competencies

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• 3 – 5 years of relevant sales experience.
• Must be working as Sales Executive in a telecommunication company
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Giving attention to Details
• Time Management
• Planning & Organizing
• Communication
• Result Focus
• Accountability & Dependability
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• High Energy and Manage Stress

Job Title: Store-in-Charge

Location: Sango Ota, Ogun

Responsibilities

• To superintend, oversee, and shall be responsible for all store activities of the company and keeping of the items and goods in the Stores [namely raw materials store and finished goods stores].
• Ensure documentation of purchases/receipt of goods, plan and monitor stock levels, including the monitoring of raw material and finished goods output levels
• Ensure compliance with all processes related to the sale of waste products/goods/items. Shall be adequately skilled on stock audit: accountability and presentation.
• Supervise the manpower provision in the Stores, and demonstrate leadership and control.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND or it’s equivalent in relevant discipline
• Minimum of five years of requisite experience in Stores Management.
• Should be personable, disciplined, with excellent relationship skills
• Should be highly skilled in computer applications such as MS-Word, Excel, etc., and versatile in the use of modern applications.
• Experience in SAP software applications will be an advantage.

Job Title: Parts Store Supervisor

Location: Ogun

Responsibilities

• To perform Stores duties in the Spare Parts Stores; and shall be responsible for the keeping of the parts, records/documentation, and systems and processes in the Parts Stores
• Will be responsible for maintaining stock levels at all times, Issuance of items, ensure that all items issued are properly stocked out, raise a request for pending or non-available spares in the Stores, receive purchase orders, ensure proper receipt of goods from suppliers after approval of the purchase, follow due process in the confirmation of items received after verification.
• Ensure the passing of purchase order, invoice, waybill, and goods received the note. Shall be adequately skilled on stock audit: accountability and presentation.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND or it’s equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of three years requisite experience in Spare Parts Stores Management
• Should be personable, disciplined with excellent relationship skills
• Should be highly skilled in computer applications such as MS-Word, Excel, etc., and versatile in the use of modern applications.
• Experience in SAP software applications will be an advantage.

Job Title: Enterprise Sales Executive (Telecommunication)

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Develop, build, and manage a client base of corporate accounts.
• Oversee the sales process at each stage from quote to purchasing to fulfillment and follow up.
• Work with the Marketing Dept to develop and execute Corporate Sales initiatives.
• Prospect new clients via sales calls, direct mail, email and networking events.
• Follow up on leads generated through retail stores, research and promotional events.
• Work with suppliers to secure opportunity buys and availability of products.
• Coordinate product logo placement with contractors to meet the client’s specifications.
• Analyze sales trends, track unit sales, and generate gross margin reports.
• Generate monthly budgets and sales forecasts.
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and community events to help promote the corporate program.
• Investigate and troubleshoot customer service issues.

Requirements/Skills & Competencies

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• 3 – 5 years of relevant sales experience.
• Must be working as Sales Executive in a telecommunication company
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Giving attention to Details
• Time Management
• Planning & Organizing
• Communication
• Result Focus
• Accountability & Dependability
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• High Energy and Manage Stress

Job Title: Market Research Intern

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Job Field: Research / Data Analysisа

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on findings while illustrating data with graphs and translating complex results into written texts that are clear and understandable
• Devise and assessment procedures and methods for data collection, including opinion polls, surveys and questionnaires
• Gather information on competitors, and conduct analysis on their sales, prices, and methods of distribution and marketing to thoroughly learn about the competition
• Conduct research regarding marketing strategies and consumer opinions while collaborating with statisticians, marketing professionals, and pollsters
• Track and forecast trends in sales and marketing, and analyze in detail the data collected to provide management with thorough reports and results
• Collect and analyze data regarding customer preferences, demographics, buying habits and needs to better identify market potential and factors influencing product demand
• Attend staff conferences in order to provide management with proposals and information on the distribution, promotion, pricing, and design of products and services
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising, marketing, and communications strategies.

General Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in any discipline. MBA / M.Sc in Operations Research, Marketing, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or other relevant disciplines in a top Business School or Tier 1 tertiary institution in Nigeria or abroad will be a plus.
• A minimum of 1 year of verifiable market analysis experience
• Previous experience in market research
• Experience with various survey tools
• Superior knowledge of statistical software, including SPSS and similar programs, MS Office and general databases
• Familiarity with search engines, business research tools and web analytics, including CRM programs
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Demonstrable experience with data collection methods, portfolio of surveys, polls, and focus group results a plus.

Job Title: B2B Sales Manager (Preforms & Closures)

Location: Nationwide
Department: Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Ascentech Services Limited – Our client, a leading player in the FMCG Industry, is currently looking to fill the position of B2B Sales Manager, who will be responsible for setting up the sales function for the Preforms & Closures business vertical as a profit center.

Candidate Profile Overview:

• The role is an established position with the primary objective of setting up the sales function for the preforms and closures business vertical as a profit center.
• The individual is expected to provide leadership towards the achievement of sales growth and profitability in driving new business in line with company vision and values.
• The individual will need to establish the overall B2B sales strategy and sales management in order to expand the customer base in the market.
• The person will be responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities, market research activities in order to drive corporate sales and deeper market penetration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the group’s B2B sales strategy in order to maximize sales.
• Accountability for all B2B customer interaction and improved relationships.
• Deliver to the agreed commercial objectives, ensuring resources maximize business growth.
• Develop effective sales policies, processes, tools, and techniques to drive the sales team.
• Develop new business channels through the identification of lead generation and conversion into new accounts. Management of a robust prospect pipeline and conversion to sales.
• Meet key B2B customers and provide insights with our offerings on preforms and closures product range and identify schemes and other solutions that we can offer including our existing customer base.
• Assess the business potential of our existing product range by category and customers in Nigeria.
• Develop presentational material and establish techniques on approaches with prospects, including CXO or top management level.
• Define the group’s position as top of mind with key accounts.
• Resolve issues or problems faced by customers in order to meet customer and business objectives.
• Carry out a SWOT analysis of the competition and compare it with the company’s preforms and closures product category, with a view to maximizing the group’s product and revenue potential.
• Prepare and approve the annual sales budget, by SKU and by location.
• Ensure accurate sales forecasting and monthly/quarterly sales reporting.
• Monitor customer activities and manage all incentive and discount schemes.
• Liaise with production team for efficient production pipeline in order to meet demand. Ensure the process for the monthly sales indent is aligned with the production indent.
• Liaise with appropriate warehouse staff on inventory and supply related matters.
• Ensure product pricing is competitive where there is competition for a product. Maximize pricing opportunities where our products command a higher position compared to our competitor’s product.
• Cross-check & approve customer sales orders, invoices & delivery waybills, as well as following up and confirming customer payments.
• Seek customer credit approvals from management, strictly adhering to the credit policy.
• Keep track of sales budgets and ensure the Order-to-Payment cycle is followed strictly.
• Develop a reporting structure to get daily updates on B2B order balances and collections.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports with management.
• Manage and compile internal reports, as necessary.

Qualifications, Desired Skills, and Experience

• BSc/HND in any discipline. An MSc/MBA in marketing, communications, public relations, business administration, advertising, or a related field will be preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in sales and marketing of Preforms & Closures.
• Knowledge and application of a wide range of marketing and sales techniques and concepts.
• Must be self-motivated, confident, enthusiastic, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
• Must possess basic computer knowledge being able to use programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Apapa, Lagos

General Requirements

• BSc. in Accounting, Economics or any related field
• Preparation and reporting of accounting and financial data related to the factory operations
• Accounting background in a supermarket
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience as an Accountant
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly effective supervisory skills and technique
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data

Job Title: Sales Supervisor (Cosmetics)

Location: Abuja, Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Ibadan
Slot: 4 Openings

Requirements

• A first degree
• Not less than 8 years of proven experience in the Cosmetics industry
• Should have good contact and relationship with cosmetics dealers and traders
• Good communication and interpersonal skill
• Honest, aggressive, dynamic and a team player
• Excellent selling skills, including closing ability, strong negotiation, as well as excellent people skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Job Title: Information Security & Internal Compliance Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Objective

To enforce the information security management system security standards, policies, procedures, in line with our regulatory requirements and managing documents.

Duties

• Planning and performing periodic security audits
• Performing periodic checks on hardware and software systems to identify areas where deviation from standards exist
• Periodically reviewing system access logs to see if access to systems/information is maintained on a need to know and need to do basis
• Conducting internal audits on a quarterly basis in line with the regulatory scope(s)
• Schedule with banks/issuers for the due diligence audits that come up from time to time
• Track audit findings and ensure that they are closed and escalate delays to Line Manager
• Enforcing compliance with production room procedures, ensuring that records are adequately maintained
• Reporting non-compliance to Line Manager / Head of Department responsible for audited functional areas and ensuring that corrective actions are promptly taken as required by the brand/regulatory bodies
• Planning, implementing periodic security training programs for staff (according to functional need) to create security awareness among them
• Work with the information technology team in ensuring that users cannot connect to the personalization network from the internet and that personalization data is not transferred via wireless networks or any other means that has not been approved by Management
• Reporting to Line Manager on security issues on a regular and timely basis
• Regular follow up on the versions installed software (operating systems, application software and anti-virus) to ensure that they are always up to date and report any deviations
• Review systems and device times on a weekly basis to ensure that they are synchronized and report any non-conformity
• Provide internal communication regarding electronic cards compliance issues and applicable regulation changes
• Review of the systems and network devices to ensure that the configurations are in line with the organizational policy and best practice
• Aid in the creation of gap analysis to any new/changed/modified regulations
• Maintain files generated from each and every audit
• Responsible for the regular on-site audits and reviews
• Formally document audit findings
• Maintain Issue ad Change registers for information security
• Act as a consultant to projects, advising on matters relating to security
• Conduct spot-check audits within the production, outside production and as required by the Line Manager
• Maintain currency with security and security-enhancing technologies and brief colleagues as needed to enable measures to be implemented where and when necessary/desirable
• Provide advice and take action, where necessary, in response to Audit findings and recommendations in respect of information security
• Work with the Units/Departments audited by regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues, provide a recommendation, communication on the status of action resolution and bringing to the notice of Line Manager, issues that require attention and taking/tracking corrective actions

Qualifications

Education:

• BSc/HND in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. MSc in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage. A Microsoft or Cisco certified candidate will be highly preferred.

Experience:

• 4+ years in a similar position

Key Competencies:

Fundamental knowledge of:

• Analytics
• Research
• Web application security

Job Title: Plant Engineer

Location: Kano

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the company’s plants and machinery, installation of equipment, and ensuring that they are maintained at minimal cost to enhance the company’s objective.
• To ensure always that the performance and quality outputs of equipment conform to production requirements.
• Liaise with Supervisor to effectively plan outcall, routine, corrective and planned maintenance of factory plants and machinery.

Requirements

• BSc / HND, Higher Degrees in any of the following areas; Electrical, Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 yrs experience in the FMCG industry
• Registration with COREN/NSE is an advantage.
• Initiate sound ideas on the job.
• Being resourceful in applying Managerial functions of Planning, Coordinating,
• Controlling, Staffing, and directing in achieving the organizational goals.
• Maintain a sound conducive working environment that will positively affect the organizational goal(s).

Application Closing Date: 30th August 2020.

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