CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO) @ GEM CONSULTANCY
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join our high-growth organization based in North Legon, Accra. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing daily business operations while spearheading aggressive expansion plans. Key objectives include leading the execution of the firm’s Vision 2026–2030 and providing high-level oversight for II Media and Execute Marketing Solutions.
The COO will play a critical role in driving international growth across several key markets, including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Kenya, the United Kingdom, and the USA. This involves developing cost-effective market entry strategies and ensuring 100% annual revenue growth between 2026 and 2027. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advertising, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to manage complex projects within budgetary targets while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.
The COO will play a critical role in driving international growth across several key markets, including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Kenya, the United Kingdom, and the USA. This involves developing cost-effective market entry strategies and ensuring 100% annual revenue growth between 2026 and 2027. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advertising, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to manage complex projects within budgetary targets while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.
Key Requirements
5–10 years’ experience in an advertising agency environment
Master’s degree in Marketing or an MBA
Proven experience in both ATL (Above-the-Line) and BTL (Below-the-Line) marketing strategies
Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and operational excellence
Demonstrated experience in scaling operations and driving revenue growth
Ability to lead execution of long-term strategic visions (Vision 2026–2030)
Experience providing oversight for digital marketing and production arms
Capability to develop and implement cost-effective market entry strategies
Proficiency in defining project scope, objectives, and technical feasibility
Skills in coordinating internal teams and third-party vendors
Experience identifying and mitigating operational and project risks
Ability to ensure efficient resource allocation across multiple projects