General Manager

Afconrecruit Limited – Job Posting

Afconrecruit Limited - Our client, ACR Global, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a strategic, results-driven, and highly adaptive General Manager to lead daily operations, drive business growth, and oversee high-level organizational performance.
• The ideal candidate will bridge executive vision with operational execution, ensuring seamless coordination across departments, optimized resource allocation, and sustained market expansion.
• This role offers a clear career trajectory for high performers, with direct growth pathways toward Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leadership and equity ownership in the company.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Executive Oversight:

• Translate overall corporate vision into actionable operational strategies and clear performance metrics.
• Direct day-to-day operations across business units to ensure efficiency, profitability, and service excellence.
• Identify emerging market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and avenues for business diversification.

Operational Excellence & Resource Management:

• Streamline cross-functional workflows, establishing robust SOPs and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Lead organizational manpower planning, talent retention, and executive performance optimization.
• Oversee corporate compliance, risk management, and governance standards across all operating regions.

Financial Management & Growth:

• Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and strategic budget allocations in line with corporate targets.
• Oversee annual financial planning, P&L management, quarterly forecasting, and resource distribution.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement data-driven strategies to minimize overhead while maximizing ROI.

Stakeholder & Board Relations:

• Serve as a primary operational liaison between department heads, executive leadership, and board members.
• Prepare comprehensive performance reports, quarterly operational evaluations, and strategic proposals for board review.
• Build and sustain relationships with key corporate clients, strategic alliances, and institutional partners.

Requirements

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or executive master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive management experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership or General Manager role.
• Operational Expertise: Proven track record in P&L management, workforce structuring, and cross-border or multi-unit operational scaling.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional conflict resolution, team-building, and executive coaching capabilities.
• Strategic Vision: Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex business environments, hit aggressive sales/revenue targets, and position the firm for long-term equity growth.

Benefits

Compensation & Performance Structure:

• Base Salary: ₦350,000 monthly
• Target Achievement Bonus: Up to ₦500,000 monthly upon meeting defined operational and financial KPIs
• Commission: Tiered commission structure for driving revenue and performance above target levels
• Growth & Equity Pathway: Structured timeline for advancement to CEO and allocation of equity stakeholder options based on sustained board-level milestones and organizational expansion

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.