• Application Deadline:
• Position: Country Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Project Management 
  

• You will be responsible for leading the market, developing and nurturing critical relationships that will grow our business, strengthen our position and build drivers & riders growth, engagement and retention while managing a high-performing team.


• This strategic role will be the interface between our business and the key city/country stakeholders (i.e. regulators, government officials, local communities etc).


• You will be working closely with the local operations team, Regional manager, HQ teams (ie Growth Analytics, Expansion, Global Operations, Marketing, Product, Regulatory, CS).


• This is a critical, impactful and highly rewarding role: Nigeria is an exciting market that is equipped for Bolt to make urban travel more affordable, convenient, and responsible.

Job Details

• Your daily adventures will include:


• Lead the financial and strategic planning process and be responsible for its implementation for Nigeria


• Define, implement and optimize local business and operational strategies/goals with the local operations team


• Advocating and elevating Bolt’s brand, product and service by working closely with local authorities and policy makers


• Expand Bolt’s presence and services across the country


• Establish strategic partnerships with local fleet owners and other relevant businesses/entities


• Identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities on a local level that may impact the business


• Advise and closely collaborate with HQ teams such as Product, Legal or Marketing to develop and execute key initiatives that drives growth and efficiency


• Take ownership of Bolt’s growth in Nigeria by ensuring both local operations and HQ teams support and collaborate actively with each other to meet business goals

We are looking for:

• You have 7+ years of experience in an operations management or general management role


• You are a strong leader and collaborator with excellent negotiation and communication skills (both verbal and written) in English


• You are a hustler, not stopping after several obstacles a day


• You are highly analytical and have a data-driven mindset with excellent Excel skills


• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance or other analytical subject


• You are passionate about new technologies and ridesharing


• You have a strong sense of ownership with a hands-on approach


• You are comfortable with developing business frameworks to support your strategies and decisions

You will get extra credits for:

• Experience in sharing economy, tech business, transport industry, startup or dynamic high-growth company


• Experience in product launches or running a business