Export Manager (West Africa) at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates – Our client is an indigenous Oil and Gas company. Due to internal expansion and re-structuring, they are looking to hire qualified candidate for the Oil and Gas Sector.

Job Title: Export Manager (West Africa)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

The Export Manger is for West African Region in the Telecom Infrastructural Business. Preferably an Expatriate with good working knowledge of West and Central Africa regions.

Job Responsibilities

Directs foreign sales and service outlets of an organization: Negotiates contracts with foreign sales and distribution centres to establish outlets.
Directs staff in expediting export correspondence, bid requests, and credit collections.
Directs conversion of products from local to foreign standards and specifications to ensure efficient operation under foreign conditions.
Arranges shipping details, such as export licenses, customs declarations, and packing, shipping, and routing of product.
Directs clerical and technical staff in preparation of foreign language sales issues.
Expedites export arrangements and maintains current information on import-export tariffs, licenses, and restrictions.
Ensure to submit export documents in bank for negotiation / discounting or dispatch to buyer’s bank for getting the shipment payment or its acceptance timely.
Handle regulatory bodies involved in export business for audit purpose.

Qualification and Experience

5-10years experience.
Relevant qualification, university degree and relevant certification will be an advantage.

Person Specification:

Knowledge of international contract terms, foreign currencies, tariffs and trading regulations.
Good interpersonal skills
Negotiating skills.
Verbal communication skills
Foreign language skills
The ability to work to deadlines
Knowledge of economics, business and accounting
The ability to use IT
Delegating and leadership skills
To be well organized
Stamina to cope with international travel
Number skills (for managing budgets and analyzing sales figures, for example)
Written communication skills