Chief Commercial Officer Edwin Drake

Edwin Drake is a specialist Oil and Gas Recruitment Consultancy operating primarily across the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry, with a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. As a strategic recruitment partner, our focus is on building long-lasting relationships with candidates and clients alike, each time striving to achieve best match from both technical as well as team point of view, therefore enabling organisational and individual growth.

At Edwin Drake we understand the challenges of recruiting in countries where the local content is of utmost importance such as Nigeria and Angola. This in-depth market knowledge has enabled us to build a strategic network of professionals across these regions, who are either based locally or in the Diaspora as well as expatriates with proven experience and success in these countries.


CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

COMPANY PROFILE
Successful EPC organisation with success in the areas of Power EPC projects & Transmission.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• An experienced Commercial executive is sought after by a leading Power EPC organization in West Africa for the role of Chief Commercial Officer. As a result of tremendous growth over the past year they are now seeking to identify a professional who can take the organization further through extensive business development, commercial and marketing activities.
• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for the performance and results of all marketing initiatives, leading the development of marketing plans and strategies, media and public relations, in order to build and enhance a strong company brand.
• You will be expected to have an extensive and successful experience of over 10 years as a Business Development Manager in the Power or Construction sector, and have a track record of accomplishments in leading a team to achieve significant sales revenue targets.

Specific experience will be required around the following areas:

Strategic planning and execution

• Sound knowledge of Contractual Terms and Conditions, specific for Engineering projects, as well as dispute resolution and negotiation
• Change management
• Track record in emerging markets, ideally African markets in a similar capacity within Power or Construction sector
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• Exceptional communication skills will be required due to the nature of your role, and the constant interaction with various stakeholders that range from: colleagues, clients, external suppliers as well as government officials.
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• This is a permanent role based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria that attracts a comprehensive package inclusive of expatriate benefits and performance bonus.

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