Vice-President of Operations

Vice-President of Operations

Employer:                    Ash and Chisel Furniture Inc.

Employer address:      2015 Main street, Vancouver

                                    BC, V5T 3C2

Position name:            Vice-President of Operations

Number of vacancies: 1

Location of work:        2015 Main street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3C2 as well as Saudi Arabia and Egypt for business trips as required

Nature of position:      Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

Wage:                          $90,000 per annum  

Vacation:                     14 days

Language required:     English, spoken and written

How to apply:              Please send your cover letter and resume Ashraf Tawfik by email at tawfikaa@hotmail.com.

JOB DUTIES

This position would report directly to the company president. The following duties will be performed in this position:

• Establish objectives for the company and approve policies and programs;
• Select managers and other executive staff;
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Direct the operations of offices in Saudi Arabia and Egypt through the regional managers of those offices;
• Ensure that managers of regional offices report when required, properly carry out management functions, and ensure high productivity in their offices;
• Direct the establishment of a company office in the United States and identify a regional manager for that office;
• Approve marketing campaigns submitted by regional marketing managers;

REQUIREMENTS. The successful applicant will possess, at a minimum, the following skills and experience:

• A post-secondary diploma or two years of study towards a degree is required, either (1) in a related field; or (2) in any field, provided that the applicant also has at least three years of experience in business management.
• Four years of experience working in an imports business or a related business;
• At least two years of experience in business management;
• Ability to manage a team, including ability to manage workers in distant offices;
• Experience with importing retail goods to Canada, including experience with regulations around imports;
• Familiarity with business practices and culture in the Middle East region, and particularly with Egypt and Saudi Arabia, is an asset;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Professional demeanor and attention to detail.

We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.