General Manager

DelonJobs is seeking to hire a General Manager for a leading Real Estate Company in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the organization, ensuring efficient business operations, sustainable growth, customer satisfaction, and alignment with corporate objectives. The role will lead strategy execution, oversee cross-functional teams, drive organizational performance, and ensure the delivery of high-quality real estate products and services while maintaining compliance with regulatory and governance standards.

Interested candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Estate Management, Real Estate, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline, with at least 8–10 years of progressive project management experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role. A Master’s degree, membership in relevant professional bodies, project management certification, or other leadership/management certifications will be an added advantage.

Monthly gross salary is ₦2,200,000 – ₦2,400,000.

Work Mode: Hybrid. This may be changed to a full-time onsite arrangement, subject to Management’s decision.

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos.

Kindly send your updated with the subject “General Manager - GMSRDC” to cv@delon.ng if you meet the requirements below

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
•  Develop and execute strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
•  Translate corporate objectives into practical operational plans.
•  Identify market trends, investment opportunities, and growth initiatives.
•  Advise Executive Management on performance and expansion.
•  Lead organizational change and business improvement initiatives.
Business Operations Management
•  Oversee daily operations across all departments.
•  Establish and monitor operational systems and performance standards.
•  Ensure projects and client engagements are delivered on time and within budget.
•  Coordinate departments to achieve business objectives.
•  Improve workflows, processes, and operational efficiency.
Financial Management
•  Develop and manage annual operational budgets.
•  Monitor financial performance and responsible resource utilization.
•  Drive profitability through cost control and revenue growth.
•  Review financial reports and recommend corrective actions.
•  Support investment and revenue-generating initiatives.
Sales & Business Development
•  Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue.
•  Build relationships with clients, investors, partners, and financial institutions.
•  Monitor market and competitor activities to identify opportunities.
•  Support negotiations for partnerships, acquisitions, and commercial agreements.
•  Work with Sales and Marketing teams to strengthen brand visibility.
Property & Project Management
•  Oversee property development and real estate projects.
•  Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, budget, and timeline requirements.
•  Monitor project milestones and resolve delivery challenges.
•  Coordinate technical, commercial, and administrative teams.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
•  Ensure excellent service delivery and customer satisfaction.
•  Maintain relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, consultants, and investors.
•  Resolve escalated customer concerns.
•  Represent the company at meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements.
Risk Management & Compliance
•  Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
•  Maintain internal controls to protect company assets.
•  Identify and manage legal, financial, and operational risks.
•  Promote compliance with company policies, governance standards, and ethical practices.

Interested candidates should send their CVs with the subject “General Manager - GMSRDC” to cv@delon.ng

Key Requirements
•  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Estate Management, Real Estate, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
•  Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience, including at least three years in a senior leadership role.
•  Experience in real estate, construction, property development, or a related industry.
•  Proven ability to drive business growth, operational excellence, and organizational transformation.
•  Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple business functions.
•  Excellent strategic planning, commercial, financial, and decision-making skills.
•  Good knowledge of property development, sales, leasing, and asset management.
•  Strong project management, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
•  Sound understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business management systems.
•  Master’s degree, MBA, or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
•  Membership of a relevant professional body is preferred.
•  Project management and leadership certifications are added advantages.

Monthly gross salary is ₦2,200,000 – ₦2,400,000.