General Manager

Martinabrahamspeaks is an HR consulting and recruitment firm providing practical solutions to help businesses attract, manage, and retain the right talent. We support organisations with recruitment, HR consulting, employee management, and tailored HR solutions that promote effective people management and business growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a commercially driven, hands-on and results-oriented General Manager to oversee business operations, drive market growth, and ensure the successful execution of business objectives.
• The successful candidate will take ownership of daily operations, build and lead a high-performing team, develop new business opportunities, manage client and strategic partner relationships, and drive measurable business results.
• This role requires a proactive business leader with strong commercial judgement, excellent leadership abilities and the confidence to represent the organisation in client meetings, presentations and business negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, manage and motivate teams, setting clear targets and ensuring accountability.
• Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions to improve business performance.
• Oversee daily business operations and ensure efficient execution of business objectives.
• Track business performance using relevant KPIs and prepare periodic management reports.
• Establish and improve business processes, systems and operational procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners and key stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Monitor budgets, revenue, expenses and operational performance.
• Lead business meetings, presentations, negotiations and client engagements.
• Identify new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships and expand the customer base.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive revenue growth, market expansion and profitability.

Job Requirements

• Highly proactive, resourceful, organised and comfortable working in a growth-oriented environment.
• Excellent leadership, people management and decision-making abilities.
• Minimum of 6 years' relevant experience in commercial management, business operations, sales or business development.
• Demonstrable experience in driving business growth and managing operational activities.
• Experience working with digital platforms, fintech products or technology-enabled services.
• Good understanding of financial management, budgeting, performance reporting and business KPIs.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• At least 2 years' experience in a managerial or team leadership position.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
• Experience developing new markets, managing strategic partnerships and growing customer relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness, business development and negotiation skills.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "GENERAL MANAGER" as the subject of the email.