Impact Talent

General Manager

Impact Talent  •  Abidjan, CI (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

General Manager - Cote d'Ivoire | Shipping and Logistics

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager to work for a leading international shipping and logistics business in the Cote d'Ivoire.

As the General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the business unit's profitability, overseeing all operational, commercial, and administrative activities. Your contributions will be instrumental in the success of the business in Cote d'Ivoire. Responsibilities will include:

The role will involve:

  • General freight forwarding operations (land, air, and sea)
  • Industrial, mining and oil and gas project logistics
  • Overseeing sales – including hands-on activities to win new business and maintaining key client relationships
  • Maximising revenue generation and growing the group's market position in Senegal
  • Full P&L responsibilities
  • Management, training and development of the local workforce (operations and sales)
  • Work closely with regional offices and other senior management within the business

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in the logistics and freight forwarding industry is a must.
  • A track record of success across both operations, developing client relationships, and increasing profitability/market share.
  • Experience working in West or Central Africa is highly advantageous.
  • Fluency in English and French is a must.

Package:

  • Competitive salary
  • Accommodation and transportation in Cote d'Ivoire provided
Impact Talent

About Impact Talent

Impact Talent delivers senior leaders who perform in markets where capability matters more than convenience.

From port expansions in Angola to shipping operations in Chile, from aviation projects in Iraq to infrastructure programmes in Pakistan - Impact Talent specialises in evidence-led executive search for organisations operating in complex and emerging markets.

Our Approach

In these environments, the cost of a mis-hire is amplified. Impact Talent reduces this risk through a structured methodology that combines:

• Success Profiles aligned to market reality

• Behavioural and competency-based assessment

• Psychometric analysis

• Global and local talent mapping

• 12-month post-hire integration support

This approach strengthens accuracy, integration, and long-term leadership performance.

Our Solutions

Talent Alignment™: Senior Executive Search

• Evidence-led assessment

• Structured shortlist evaluation

• Market intelligence

Outcomes: 92% shortlist accuracy, 96% 12-month retention, 100% success rate.

Talent Connect: Exclusive Partnership Search

• Consistent message to market

• Deeper assessment

• Faster time-to-hire

Talent Essentials: Scalable Multi-Role Delivery

• Rapid sourcing

• Strong market coverage

Sectors We Support

Ports & terminals • Shipping lines • Logistics • Supply chain • Infrastructure • Industrial projects

Impact Talent delivers leaders who integrate, perform, and stay. Enabling organisations to operate with confidence in the world’s most complex markets.

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🌍 www.impact-talent.co.uk

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
impact-talent.co.uk
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