General Manager Ivory Coast

YOUR MISSION:

As the General Manager / CEO of Ivory Coast you will have the unique opportunity to scale one of Glovos most strategic and fastest-growing markets in Africa while maintaining and strengthening our leadership position in the category.

You will lead the next chapter of growth for the country by:

• Doubling market penetration over the next 3 years

• Doubling the size of the business over the next 3 years

• Protecting and growing market share against key competitors

• Building a world-class talent house in Ivory Coast

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader who is hands-on analytical data-driven and obsessed with operational and commercial excellence. You will combine strategic thinking with flawless execution to continuously improve country performance and unlock the next level of growth.

IN THIS JOURNEY YOU WILL:

• Devise and implement the long-term strategy for Ivory Coast driving sustainable growth and market development

• Own and proactively manage the full country P&L and business objectives

• Analyze business and financial data to make key strategic decisions deep dive into challenges and drive problem solving

• Oversee multiple departments and areas of responsibility including Commercial Q-Commerce Brands Ads Marketing Operations and Finance

• Lead develop and inspire a team of 40 individuals across all functions

• Hire top talent and help teams grow perform and develop professionally

• Build and maintain relationships with CEOs of top restaurant groups retailers CPG and financial institutions

• Identify new business opportunities anticipate risks and continuously improve processes

• Establish and maintain relationships with regulators unions and government stakeholders

• Act as the legal representative of Glovo in the country

Qualifications :

• 10 years of experience in high-performance and fast-paced environments such as consulting investment banking top technology companies or startups
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams of 25 people hiring senior leaders and building high-performing organizations
• Strong P&L management experience across multiple business functions including commercial operations marketing and finance
• Ability to inspire teams and senior leaders while continuously raising the performance bar and driving a culture of excellence
• Strategic analytical and data-driven mindset combined with strong operational execution and a hypothesis-led approach to problem solving and decision making
• Exceptional stakeholder management negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence C-level partners global teams couriers and small businesses alike
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities with a detail-oriented approach and the ability to thrive in dynamic and fast-changing environments
• Strong ownership mentality bias for action and commitment to the highest standards paired with excellent written and spoken English and French skills

Additional Information :

At Glovo your success is defined by both results and behaviors. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think decide and collaborate. What you achieve matters and how you achieve it defines us. Together they move the business forward and deliver great experiences. Learn more about our Leadership Principles here.

Here at Glovo we thrive on diversity we believe it enhances our teams products and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds all genders racial/diverse backgrounds abilities ages sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

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So ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time