CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO) AT VERSTAND RESOURCES LIMITED | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Verstand Resources Limited is a boutique professional services firm thatstrategically contributes to talent management in Nigeria by partnering with organizations to meet their human resource needs and providing career advisory services to young individuals. Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in November 2016, Verstand Resources has achieved tremendous results for its clients.

Job Description:

We are seeking a formidable and strategically-minded Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead our organizational engine. In the intersection of luxury hospitality and medical aesthetics, success is defined by "Operational Symphony", the ability to harmonize high-end service standards with clinical precision and aggressive commercial growth. This role is designed for a "Visionary Implementer" with 5–7 years of experience (including at least 3 years in senior leadership) who can blend "Luxury Industry Finesse" with the "Financial Stewardship" required to scale a fast-paced enterprise.

Your mission is to ensure "Institutional Excellence and Uninterrupted Profitability." You will be the primary architect of our operational framework: responsible for mitigating risks, driving business development, and fostering a high-performance culture that transcends the standard 9-to-5 mindset. If you possess "Absolute Ownership," a mastery of Financial Planning, and the ability to manage complex change within a 4-star environment, we want you to drive our sovereign growth.

Requirements:

1. Strategic Vision & Operational Governance

• Executive Collaboration: Partner directly with the CEO to translate the company's strategic vision into actionable operational objectives and long-term milestones.

• Process Optimization: Identify structural inefficiencies and implement scalable initiatives that enhance departmental performance, cost reductions, and overall organizational flow.

• Metric-Driven Leadership: Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with surgical precision, using data-driven insights to track progress and fuel continuous improvement.

2. Financial Stewardship & Commercial Expansion

• Profitability Optimization: Collaborate with the Finance team to develop robust budgets, forecasts, and financial plans that maximize margins without compromising luxury standards.

• Revenue Engineering: Drive business development initiatives and oversee aggressive client acquisition strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets.

• Asset & Risk Mitigation: Identify and neutralize operational, legal, and regulatory risks to protect the company’s physical assets, institutional reputation, and financial interests.

3. High-Performance Culture & Luxury Integration

• Team Orchestration: Lead and mentor a high-performing multi-disciplinary team, ensuring consistent alignment with the organization’s vision through professional development and support.

• Luxury Standard Maintenance: Leverage your experience in 4-star hospitality or medical aesthetics to ensure that operational processes reflect a premium brand identity in every client interaction.

• Change Management: Drive innovation and manage organizational transitions effectively, ensuring the team remains agile and resilient in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Experience: 5–7 years in general operations, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.

• Industry Edge: Proven experience in the Luxury and Hospitality industry (e.g., 4-star hotels, high-end restaurants, or similar).

• Technical Advantage: A strong understanding of Medical Aesthetics is a significant advantage.

• Financial Mastery: Deep expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and operational forecasting.

Core Competencies

• Absolute Ownership: A commitment to meeting business needs around the clock, transcending standard working hours.

• Interpersonal Prowess: Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to represent the company externally to enhance its reputation.

• Scalability Mindset: Demonstrated ability to implement and manage scalable operational processes in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@verstandresources.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.