General Manager (Expatriate)

Our client, is a key player in the telecoms industry, providing best-in- class network solutions and security services and maintains end-to-end network infrastructure for telecommunications (Wireless telecommunications Managed Services) to Cellular Operators, and 3rd party Network providers including industrial/commercial security is seeking to hire an experienced General Manager (GM) that will oversee and supervise various units to ensure that there is an increase in the organizations bottom line and ROI. 

The successful candidate will provide for the technology needs of customers, the management needs of staff, and the growth and income of the company. The GM guided by objectives and directives established by the Board of Directors, will be responsible for all operational and functional areas of the company including technology deployment and performance and ensuring customers consistently receive exceptional service. This position also involves the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• The GM will oversee all areas of business which the organisation provides telecommunications service to in the four (4) geo-political regions across Nigeria namely: Abuja (North), Port Harcourt (South East) Ibadan (South West) and Lagos.

• The GM will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and controlling all lines of business including but not limited to, recruiting, training and deploying professional technical services and security personnel to mass locations.

• Determine objectives, establish operating procedures and ensure the success of the business within the guidelines and authority established by the board.

• Must enjoy working outside by visiting mass locations and ongoing mass setup projects.

• Must carry out necessary planning, filing, and regulatory papers, supervising experienced staff and entry level staff.

• Must be able to generate business opportunities, maintain budgets, and Return on Investment (ROI).

SKILLS

• The GM must possess excellent Leadership skills

• Ability to supervise BDM on prospective clients and management of existing clients

• Must have strong presentation skills, experience with client interaction, and possess confidence to assertively and tactfully manage challenging clients

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Self-motivated with proven experience managing multiple, competing and changing priorities

• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) with internal agency departments, vendors

• Extensive knowledge of working with corporate structures and business-to-business sales

• Technical knowledge of wireless communications technologies and securities

• Track record of successful revenue and profit generation annually.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft suites.

• Must possess good work ethics by exhibiting unquestionable integrity.  

• Should be able to take good decisions by proffering sound, smart decisions and welcome input from others.

• Must possess a stint of Financial Acumen.  

Qualification

• A degree in Banking & Finance, Marketing, Economics, Communications & Advertising, or any Business-related field

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience, supervising staff.

• MBA is an added advantage

• Experience in Technology/ Telecoms industry or related sectors

• Candidates with Indian, Chinese nationality will be preferred