John Holt Plc Nigeria recruits

John Holt Plc has been an important participant in many areas of the Nigerian economy. The Group’s enduring relationship with its parent company has enabled it to attract strong franchises and international brands.
John Holt Plc is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: General Manager, Property and MRDS
Location: Lagoshttp://www.jobfixture.com/wp-include.../img/trans.gif
Responsibilities: Prepare annual budget and conduct all activities towards achieving set targets. Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Maintain database on property maintenance/management program. Maintain up-to-date database on rent and lease information for properties nationwide and ensure timely collection. Exchange correspondence with local, state and federal governments and their agencies. Advise on statutory bills payment for properties across the network. Drive property development initiatives based on turn-key and other solutions as applicable. Secure properties by contracting security services; installing and maintaining security devices; establishing and enforcing precautionary policies and procedures; and responding to emergencies. Maintain knowledge of warehousing solutions and property development competition. Develop the existing MRDS business. Manage the portfolio so as to optimise returns. Ensure properties are efficiently maintained and implement planned maintenance programmes so as to ensure continuous improvement and preservation of condition.
Identify underperforming or surplus properties for development or disposal as appropriate.
Qualifications and Requirements: Masters Degree or an education/experience combination in the areas of marketing, business administration, real estate (leasing & development), property management and/or retail management. Applicable professional qualifications and awards. Proven Warehousing Solutions, Facility Management and Property Development experience of a minimum of 10 years at senior level. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations. Experience with affordable housing, Primary Mortgage Institutions an advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to perform in a busy, dynamic, multi-tasking work environment. Ability to regularly physically inspect properties and individual units. Strong prospecting, negotiating and closing skills a key requirement. Understanding of business administration principles. Possess superior communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of human relations skills. Familiarity with multiple Nigerian languages is a strong advantage. Good planner with ability to maintain good public relations (internal & external). Must be prepared to travel as coverage is nationwide.
Application Closing Date 15th October, 2012
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