General Manager Job at WorkForce Group

WorkForce Group - Our client is a reputable advisory company with years of hands-on experience in SaaS sales across the Nordics, UK, US, and Benelux and Regional Africa helpingAfrican SaaS companies scale faster and expand globally byprovidingsales consultancy,training and international expansion services to African SaaS founders and Head of Sales.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Manager
Job Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic General Manager to work closely with our CEO and executive leadership team.
• In this role, you will drive cross-functional alignment, optimize business processes, and execute strategic initiatives across the company.
• You’ll manage and streamline operations to ensure we’re delivering results, maintaining scalability, and building a work environment that promotes collaboration and excellence.
• Location: This role can be held remotely within EMEA time zones.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Strategic Planning and Execution: Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to establish and implement company-wide strategies, driving progress towards Ambridge Advisory’s goals.
• Operational Oversight: Lead and improve operations across sales, customer success, marketing, product management, finance, and HR, ensuring smooth execution and operational efficiency.
• People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop team members, building a high-performing operations team. Support professional development and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and growth.
• Resource Management: Ensure optimal use of resources across teams, balancing costs and maximizing impact.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and implement scalable, repeatable processes that support rapid growth and operational excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a bridge across departments, ensuring alignment and effective communication between teams and enabling smoother cross-functional projects.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Implement and monitor metrics that provide actionable insights for the leadership team. Present data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and progress towards goals.
• Project Management: Oversee key projects and strategic initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget.
• Executive Support: Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, supporting decision-making, prioritizing initiatives, and managing the executive team’s agenda.

What We Are Looking For In You

• Educational Background: An exceptional academic record with a degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in a General Manager, or similar executive role within a technology-driven company, preferably SaaS or subscription-based.
• Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead cross-functional teams, build consensus, and drive results. You can communicate effectively at all levels and inspire confidence in stakeholders.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and experience setting KPIs and tracking metrics.
• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of scaling processes and systems within a fast-paced environment, with the ability to design and implement operational improvements.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation.
• Global Perspective: Experience working within a multicultural organization, ideally with remote teams in multiple time zones.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-growth environment with shifting priorities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in business English.

Remuneration
N350,000 Monthly Gross.

What We Offer You:

• We take a holistic approach to compensation and benefits, reflecting our values and commitment to employee well-being.
• We review compensation annually to ensure equity, with performance-driven bonuses and benefits designed for a balanced global experience.
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team gatherings
• Learning and development budget for professional growth
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
• Generous holiday and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program for support
• Opportunities for global travel and executive team events.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@workforcegroup.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

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