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FMCG Operations Management Other

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date March 25, 2026

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wage 6000 $ per month EUR

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General Manager_ West Africa

2025-11-18 - 2026-03-31

Permanent

GTG001793

FMCG

Operations Management

Other

Nigeria, Nigeria

R 80000 - R 103000 Monthly Basic Salary

Job Specification

Position: General Manager – West Africa Expat

Location: West Africa

Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead and develop our operations across West Africa. The ideal candidate should be hands-on, commercially driven, and capable of managing teams across multiple countries. This role requires a proactive leader with strong business acumen, sales focus, and a “make a plan” attitude.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage and develop teams across different countries.
Drive sales performance and customer satisfaction.
Oversee operational activities and ensure successful execution of company strategies.
Enforce and follow company policies and procedures while remaining flexible and hands-on.
Build a performance-driven and accountable company culture.
Manage conflict constructively while encouraging diverse viewpoints.
Engage with internal stakeholders across the group to learn and adopt best practices.

Required Attributes

Proven management experience – ability to lead, discipline, motivate, and build teams.
Experience working in Africa, preferably in multi-country environments.
Sales and customer-focused mindset.
Positive energy with a “can do / make a plan” attitude.
Strong commercial understanding – BCom degree preferred.
Hands-on approach – willing to get involved, not only delegate.
Strong personality: able to confront issues constructively while keeping peace.
Self-driven, accountable, target and sales-driven.
Hungry for success and motivated by financial incentives.
Honesty, integrity and strong ethics.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Inquisitive and willing to learn / engage with colleagues across the group.

Industry background advantageous: Commercial kitchen, bakery, catering, or refrigeration equipment OR project/technical background

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