General Manager at First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

FirstExcelsia is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants with operations across several states in Nigeria. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop glocalised HR solutions, processes and structures required to develop and effectively drive our clients' corporate strategies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing

Summary

• The General Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business, with a strong focus on revenue generation, client acquisition, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the company in alignment with Board objectives.
• Oversee construction and engineering operations to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Drive business growth through effective bid management, contract negotiation, and client acquisition.
• Maintain strong financial performance by increasing revenue, managing costs, and overseeing profitability.
• Lead and manage teams, fostering a culture of high performance and safety.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Manage key client and stakeholder relationships, representing the company at senior levels.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and project-related risks.

Person Specifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a sales industry-related role.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role
• Experience within the manufacturing sector will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in people and business management.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Proven experience in managing high-value client relationships, especially within the High Net-Worth Individual (HNI) segment.

Annual Remuneration
Attractive & Negotiable.

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com using "General Manager (Ibadan)" as the subject of the email.