Auf einen Blick
- Aufgaben: Leite und entwickle das Geschäft in Guinea mit Fokus auf nachhaltigen Erfolg.
- Unternehmen: OBT, ein führendes Unternehmen im maritimen und logistischen Sektor in Afrika.
- Vorteile: Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt, internationale Gesundheitsversicherung und Unterstützung bei der Umsiedlung.
- Weitere Informationen: Karrierechancen in einem internationalen Umfeld mit vielfältigen Projekten.
- Warum dieser Job: Gestalte die Zukunft eines dynamischen Unternehmens und führe ein engagiertes Team.
- Qualifikationen: Bachelor- oder Masterabschluss, 3 Jahre Erfahrung in Afrika und Führungskompetenz.
Das prognostizierte Gehalt liegt zwischen 63000 - 77000 CHF pro Jahr.
With a strong footprint across Africa and the Middle East, OBT continues to grow its regional operations, supported by robust governance, disciplined financial control, and a hands-on leadership approach.
General Manager
, you will lead and develop OBT's overall business in the assigned country in a sustainable, compliant, and profitable manner.
The role holds full accountability for financial results, operational excellence, people leadership, customer relationships, and regulatory compliance, ensuring strong alignment with group strategy and local market dynamics.
As the senior country leader, the General Manager drives strategic execution, organizational performance, and scalable growth while strengthening OBT's market position and reputation in the region.
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Academic degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s), preferably in business, economics, logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in Africa
- Proven senior management experience in P&L within logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, or related service industries.
- Strong understanding of end to end business operations, including commercial, financial, and operational management.
- Experience leading and developing multi-functional teams in a complex operating environment.
- Strong commercial, financial, and business acumen with the ability to drive profitable growth.
- Strong operational discipline, risk awareness, and structured problem-solving capabilities.
- Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
- Proven leadership skills with a focus on people's development and organizational effectiveness.
- Strong change management capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Job Responsibilities
- Own full country P&L performance, including revenue growth, profitability, EBITDA, and cash flow.
- Develop and execute country strategy, budgets, and business plans aligned with group objectives.
- Monitor pricing, margins, cost structures, working capital, and local cash flow (AR/AP, DSO).
- Identify and mitigate financial, commercial, and operational risks.
- Identify market opportunities and develop competitive commercial advantages.
- Maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, authorities, and regulators.
- Act as escalation point for critical customer and operational issues.
- Ensure high-quality operational performance across all functions by ensuring standards for service quality, efficiency, compliance, and risk management.
- Ensure effective use of group systems (ERP, Gatship, reporting, and digital tools).
- Maintain full compliance with local regulations and group governance requirements.
- Support HSQE implementation and ensure efficiency across Shipping and Logistics functions.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing country organization.
- Establish clear objectives, KPIs, accountability structures, and performance reviews.
- Attract, retain, and develop key talent and ensure succession planning.
- Opportunity to work with a well-established pan-African maritime & logistics company with strong regional presence.
- Exposure to diverse projects across maritime, oil & gas, heavy-lift, warehousing and supply-chain sectors.
- Collaboration with experienced international team and opportunity for career growth within OBT.
- Competitive Net Salary with company-provided accommodation and a dedicated vehicle
- International health insurance.
- Relocation smoothly with company-funded international flights and extra luggage for personal belongings.
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General Manager - Guinea Arbeitgeber: OBT Group
OBT ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem dynamischen und wachsenden Umfeld zu arbeiten. Mit einer starken Präsenz in Afrika und dem Nahen Osten fördert OBT eine Kultur der Zusammenarbeit und des kontinuierlichen Wachstums, während es gleichzeitig wettbewerbsfähige Gehälter, internationale Gesundheitsversorgung und Unterstützung bei der Umsiedlung bietet. Die Position des General Managers ermöglicht es Ihnen, strategische Entscheidungen zu treffen und ein hochleistungsfähiges Team aufzubauen, was zu bedeutenden Karrierechancen führt.
