Chief Operating Officer (Northern Region) at Greengates Specialties Limited – Gwagwalada, Abuja

Greengates Specialties Limited is recruiting a practical, results-focused Chief Operating Officer (Northern Region) to take responsibility for its Abuja office and lead regional expansion. The COO will report to the Managing Director/CEO and oversee daily operations, commercial performance, teams, warehousing and supply-chain activity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy for the Food & Flavours (FFID), Fragrance & Cosmetics (FCID) and Bulk Ingredients (BID) divisions.
• Deliver regional revenue targets, develop new markets and manage the Abuja branch budget.
• Coordinate warehouse, inventory and logistics teams to maintain accurate stock records, fulfil orders promptly and deliver products safely across Northern Nigeria.
• Represent the company in Abuja dealings with NAFDAC, SON, the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, Customs and other relevant federal agencies.
• Maintain compliance relating to product imports, approvals and regional documentation.
• Build relationships with decision-makers at food-processing plants, pharmaceutical manufacturers and personal-care companies, working with sales and technical teams to recommend suitable ingredients.
• Lead and develop the Abuja team in coordination with Lagos Head Office HR, including recruitment, training, performance reviews and workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration or a related field. An MBA or relevant master’s degree is an advantage.
• 10–12 years of experience in B2B sales, chemical distribution, FMCG or food raw materials, including at least five years leading teams at Senior Manager, General Manager or executive level.
• Strong direct experience working with NAFDAC, SON and other federal agencies in Abuja.
• Practical knowledge of supply-chain logistics, warehouse management, stock control and profit-and-loss management.
• Strong negotiation, written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative leadership approach.