Job at Meridian Technologies Ltd: Centre Manager (Victoria Island)

Meridian Technologies Ltd. is a mega IT Training, Certification, Testing, Networking and Security Solutions Company based in Lagos. It represents Aptech Computer Education in Lagos and is an authorized Oracle University partner, a Cisco Networking Academy, Microsoft partner, CompTIA member and has authorized Prometric and Vue Testing Centres. Meridian Technologies also offers Networking and Security Solutions product ENPAQ. Meridian Technologies has set up a state of the art Training/Certification/Testing Centre and its Networking/Security Solutions Sales office in Victoria Island, Lagos. The Company requires to fill the following position: CENTRE MANAGER – Ref : CM-01 Candidates should be around 35 years of age and possess B.Sc/M.Sc in Computer Science/Computer Engineering with NYSC discharged certificate. A possession of MBA will be an added advantage. An excellent understanding of the various IT technologies is a key requirement. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in the IT training industry in the Lagos market, three of which must be at the management level. Such candidates must be able to work under pressure and deliver on set performance targets. Key responsibilities will include the following : Developing marketing and sales plans for various courses and target segments – separately for retail and corporate customers Developing an annual budget for student enrolments, corporate accounts, revenue, expenses and profit Achieving the monthly budgets for all set objectives Exploring the target markets with a view to identifying and pursuing opportunities relating to IT training and certifications. Territory planning and assignment Manpower planning, staff training, setting objectives for team members and leading the team to deliver as per set budgets. Effective planning and management of course schedules and delivery. Ensuring the attainment of quality standards and 100% customer satisfaction at all times. Developing business plans and managing the process for gathering market data and information. Actively participating in and galvanizing thought leadership activities especially as related to the centre's business. Maintaining up to date industry knowledge with a view to maintain a strategic edge of the centre. Continuously generating new business ideas and assessing their viability. Initiating concepts to promote market awareness and generate sales. Submitting performance reports to the Management for review. Overseeing the finance, budget, HR and general administration of the centre. Optimum utilization of resources and costs optimisation Candidates must be self-motivated, dynamic, technically oriented, possess excellent communication and presentation skills and be willing to work flexibly. The position offers a challenge of working with international IT brands and offers a competitive salary package, car, performance bonus, continuous training and an exciting long term career. As the position is based at LAGOS, only candidates residing in Lagos should apply. Candidates who meet the above requirements and wish to develop a long-term career need only apply. Interested candidates should apply with their CV, a passport photograph and current salary with the code CM-01 in the subject line of your e-mail to career@meridian-nigeria.com