General Manager

About the Role

Zeenab Foods Limited is a prominent Nigerian food processing and agro-commodity trading company established in September 2011. Headquartered in Abuja with robust operations across the country, we are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to lead our Kano Branch. In this strategic executive role, you will be responsible for driving overall business activities, optimizing agro-commodities sourcing, and ensuring operational excellence in one of our key regional hubs.

• Oversee the overall daily operations and strategic business activities of the Kano Branch.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies for agro-commodities sourcing and procurement.
• Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with local farmers, aggregators, suppliers, and commodity traders.
• Supervise all commodity receiving, cleaning, sorting, grading, storage, and dispatch operations.
• Monitor operational costs, branch performance metrics, and profitability targets.
• Ensure effective inventory management and strict adherence to quality compliance standards.
• Prepare comprehensive periodic operational and management reports for executive leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise branch employees to achieve and exceed established performance targets.

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience, including substantial managerial experience in a similar capacity.
• Demonstrable expertise in agro-commodities sourcing, procurement, or commodity trading.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of agricultural markets in Kano and the broader Northern Nigeria region.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and overall business management skills.
• Fluency in both Hausa and English is an added advantage.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a leading food processing company.
• A collaborative and impactful work environment shaping Nigeria's agricultural export market.

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