Chief Operating Officer (Managing Director)

NAGASE SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company in Singapore is seeking a C-suite executive to oversee operations and implement business strategies. The ideal candidate will have 18 years of Asia-Pacific experience in wholesale trading and fluency in Japanese. Responsibilities include directing business units, financial oversight, and representing the company to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of experience in the wholesale trading industry across Asia-Pacific.
• Proven work experience as a C-suite executive.
• Fluent Japanese language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies for growth.
• Provide strategic direction to business units.
• Represent the company to major customers and suppliers.
• Oversee financial performance and investments.

Skills

Strategic direction

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business or Management

Job description

The incumbent is the overall in charge of the operations of the company in Singapore. Implement strategies and business direction in line with HQ.

Main responsibilities include: -

• Developing and executing Company’s business strategies for company growth and expansion.

• Providing strategic direction to all business units in the company for mid to long term sustainable business expansion.

• Representing the Company to major customers and suppliers

• Preparing and implementing comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities

• Ensuring company compliance both internal, external and group.

• Overseeing the company’s financial performance, investments, and other business ventures

• Delegating responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance

• Building and maintaining an effective team of employees

• Analysing problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Management or any other relevant discipline with at least 18 years of Asia-Pacific experience in the wholesale trading industry.

• Candidate must have proven work experience as C suite executive and demonstrable experience in developing strategies, business plans and managing a mid-size company.

• Candidate must have experience in leading multicultural, on-site, hybrid and remote teams across geographies.

• Candidate must have fluent Japanese language proficiency to liaise with Japanese speaking clients and suppliers as well as stakeholders.

• Candidate must have excellent organizational, leadership, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.