General Manager (Sports-betting/Lottery)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall strategic direction and operational man gement of the lotto – from business strategy to the daily operations include but is not limited to draws, field and studio operations, customer service management, financials etc.
  
• Review of all company policies and procedures, ensuring they are in line with best practice, compliance with the provisions of the state, and national regulations of Nigeria
  
• Responsible for assessing, evaluating, coordinating, and overseeing the operations of the lottery business
  
• Coordinate the activities of presenters, ushers, and bouncers to ensure that in-house audience are well organised and properly monitored
  
• Serve as a point of contact for the lotto franchise partners and stakeholders
  
• Ensure the right results are published on all the company’s lotto social media platforms
  
• Ensure the implementation of corporate goals and objectives for the operations team; and ensure the team adheres to company standards of conducting business, while goals and production quotas are obtained
  
• Support and consult with relevant departments to ensure the smooth running of the business and its operations
  
• Elaboration of all formats of marketing strategies for the lottery business to thrive
  
• Create annual and periodic budgets, monitor, and review actual costs versus budgeted costs
  
• Develop strategies for increasing profitability and decreasing processing times.
  
• Review compliance issues ensuring safety of all lotto equipment (lotto balls, lotto ball scale, lotto machine, lotto mobile phones, lotto security seals, etc.)
  
• Consultation with all vendors associated with lottery and sports betting
  
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures inclusive of following communication procedures, securing proprietary documents and expense report
  
• Inventory management and constructing logistics-enhancing solutions for the business
  
• Identifying and attending local events to increase brand awareness and community support
  
• Collaborate with HR and management in recruitment activities for the business when necessary
  
• Ensure compliance reports are adequately prepared, reviewed and communicated timely with a focus on communicating findings, recommendations, responses, actions taken, implementations and deficient conditions
  
• Detect problems that could affect the business through quality control checks

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree /HND or its equivalent in a business related or social science course
• A leader of people and resources
  
• Relevant and related experience of 7 years as a Lotto General/ Operations Manager in the gaming industry would be an advantage
  
• Analytical skills with strong attention to details
  
• Good Knowledge of preparing business reports
  
• Experience and ability to create a strategic direction for the business
  
• Good knowledge of operational requirements and procedures
  
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills
  
• Competency in Microsoft office suites (Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook)
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
  
• Must be able to critically think through issues and determine the best course of action, considering impacts internally and externally
  
• There is a need for flexibility and adaptability
  
• Ability to manage a diverse team
  
• Good creative and innovative perspective
  
• Ability to analyze potential dangers to the business and risk assessment
  
• Strong professional judgment
  
  

Location: Lagos Mainland