About Accretio Africa
We are a talent company empowering businesses through innovative talent solutions for sustainable growth in Africa.
About Our Partner
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our partner, a fast-growing lift and elevator franchise focused on delivering world-class vertical mobility solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Role Overview
The Regional Representative – West Africa will serve as the company's lead representative in the region, driving business growth, overseeing operations in Lagos, and strengthening the company's market presence. Reporting directly to the Director, the successful candidate will develop and execute regional growth strategies, build strategic partnerships, lead the local business development team, and ensure the efficient day-to-day management of the Lagos office while supporting the company's expansion across West Africa.
Location: Lagos
Work Mode: Onsite
Salary Range: ₦1,000,000
What You'll Do
Lead the company's commercial growth and market expansion across West Africa by developing and executing regional business strategies.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, government agencies, and other key stakeholders while driving high-value business opportunities.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Lagos office, ensuring efficient execution and alignment with company objectives.
Lead, mentor, and manage the local Business Development team, driving performance, accountability, and achievement of commercial targets.
Report directly to the Director by providing business performance updates, market insights, sales forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
Who You Are
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
8–12 years of experience in business development, commercial leadership, country management, or regional operations within a B2B environment.
Proven ability to develop business strategies, build strategic partnerships, and lead high-performing commercial teams.
Strong leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills with a track record of driving business growth.
Commercially driven, highly organized, and willing to travel across Nigeria and the West African region as required.
Why Join Them?
Lead the West African operations of a fast-growing international company.
Play a key role in shaping the company's regional growth strategy and expansion.
Build and lead a high-performing commercial team with significant ownership and autonomy.
Work on high-impact commercial and industrial projects across the region.
Enjoy excellent career growth opportunities in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.0,
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification.
- 8-12 years of experience in business development, commercial leadership, country management, or regional operations within a B2B environment.
- Proven ability to develop business strategies, build strategic partnerships, and lead high-performing commercial teams.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel across Nigeria and the West African region as required.
- Ability to oversee day-to-day operations of the Lagos office (onsite) and ensure alignment with company objectives.
