General Manager-Operations / Business Development
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 10 years
- Location Lagos
- City Victoria Island
- Job Field Real Estate 
Position Overview
- We are seeking an accomplished General Manager, Operations & Business Development with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations, business development, sales, and real estate investment.
- The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader responsible for driving revenue growth, ensuring operational efficiency, and overseeing key business functions across the Group.
- This role requires a dynamic professional with a proven ability to execute strategies that deliver measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the business development and sales targets of the Group are met monthly, driving consistent revenue performance across all business units.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to drive new business development, sales inflow, and overall growth and profitability of the Group’s business interests.
- Coordinate and drive the implementation of strategies necessary to achieve operational efficiency across all business units in Lagos.
- Develop and execute investment strategies to drive growth and maximize returns for all subsidiaries within the Group.
- Manage the Company’s fundraising activities and investor relations to syndicate capital for real estate investment projects.
- Lead due diligence processes for potential investment opportunities and acquisitions.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect investor interests and safeguard company assets.
- Oversee business development and sales activities, including marketing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in real estate property sales.
- Provide leadership and guidance to business development and operations staff to optimize performance and efficiency.
- Improve existing operational policies and procedures to streamline processes and enhance productivity across the Group.
- Provide oversight on construction projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (MBA or MSc) in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive, verifiable experience in operations, business development, and sales within the real estate properties and investment industry.
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding business development and sales targets in a senior leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in fundraising, investor relations, capital syndication, and leading due diligence processes for investment opportunities.
- Strong understanding of the Nigerian real estate market, regulatory landscape, and industry standards.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
- Candidates must be based in Lagos with flexibility to work extended hours as required by business demands.
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Method of Application
Position Overview
- We are seeking an accomplished Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience across real estate, investment, finance, construction, fintech, administration, banking, and regulatory compliance.
- The ideal candidate will be a strategic executor responsible for translating the Group’s vision into operational reality, driving business growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious targets.
- This role is pivotal in positioning DreamCity Group as a market leader across all its business verticals.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the business growth targets of the Group are met in line with the Board’s directives, driving consistent performance across all business units.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to drive new business development, sales inflow, and overall growth and profitability of the Company’s business interests.
- Coordinate and drive the implementation of strategies necessary for mass adoption of the DreamCity Capital web app, attaining the Company’s initial goal of 1,000,000 active users.
- Develop and execute investment strategies to drive growth and maximize returns for Group’s investors.
- Manage the Company’s fundraising activities and investor relations to syndicate capital for real estate investment projects.
- Lead due diligence processes for potential investment opportunities and acquisitions, ensuring thorough evaluation and risk assessment.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect investor interests and safeguard Company assets.
- Oversee administrative, sales, marketing, and project management activities, including budgeting, scheduling, quality control measures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in real estate development projects.
- Provide leadership and guidance to operational staff to optimize performance, efficiency, and professional development.
- Improve existing operational policies and procedures to streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance productivity across the Group.
- Report regularly to the MDand Board of Directors on operational performance, strategic progress, and key performance indicators.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree (MBA or MSc) in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Professional certifications such as CFA, CIS, PMP, COREN, or ICAN are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years progressive, verifiable senior leadership experience, with demonstrated expertise across real estate, investment, finance, construction, fintech, administration, banking, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven track record of successfully driving business growth, achieving operational targets, and leading cross-functional teams in a complex, multi-sector environment.Experience in digital transformation and scaling technology platforms is a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in managing fundraising activities, investor relations, capital syndication, and leading due diligence processes for major investments and acquisitions.Established network within the Nigerian investment, banking, and real estate communities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Nigerian regulatory frameworks across real estate, banking, fintech, and investment sectors, with proven ability to navigate compliance requirements.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with the Board, investors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
- Must be based in Lagos, with flexibility to work extended hours and travel as required by business demands.
