About the Role
We are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially astute General Manager, Commercial Operations to lead and scale our commercial strategy, sales, distribution networks, commodity trading, and P&L profitability within our expanding palm oil business.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive commercial strategies across domestic and export markets to drive volume and revenue growth.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of institutional, industrial, and wholesale off-takers while securing long-term supply contracts.
- Establish and direct a bulk palm oil trading desk, identifying reliable origination sources and implementing robust risk-management controls.
- Design and optimize direct and indirect distribution footprints, managing regional consolidation hubs and third-party logistics.
- Drive integrated business planning, enforce strict payment terms, and deliver regular commercial reports on revenue and margins.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, Agriculture, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- Minimum of 10 years of commercial experience in agribusiness, edible oils, FMCG distribution, or commodity trading.
- At least 5 years in a senior commercial or business development leadership role within the Nigerian market.
- In-depth understanding of the commercial agricultural value chain, bulk sales, and cash collection cycles.
- Demonstrated expertise in commodity margins, price-risk management, working-capital cycles, and contract negotiation.
- Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a leading agribusiness enterprise in Nigeria.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other executive-level perks.