General Manager – Ivory Coast

About the role

Glovo is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead its Ivory Coast operations. You will be responsible for scaling one of the company’s fastest‑growing markets in Africa while strengthening its market leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the long‑term strategy for Ivory Coast, targeting double market penetration and business size within three years.
• Own the full country P&L, set business objectives, and drive sustainable growth.
• Analyze financial and operational data to inform strategic decisions and solve complex challenges.
• Oversee multiple functions including Commercial, Q‑Commerce, Brands Ads, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of 40+ across all functions, hiring senior talent and fostering professional growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with CEOs of top restaurant groups, retailers, CPG firms, financial institutions, regulators, unions, and government stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities, anticipate risks, and continuously improve processes.
• Act as Glovo’s legal representative in the country.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in high‑performance, fast‑paced environments such as consulting, investment banking, top technology firms, or startups.
• Proven leadership of cross‑functional teams of 25+ people, with a track record of hiring senior leaders and building high‑performing organisations.
• Strong P&L management across commercial, operations, marketing, and finance.
• Strategic, analytical and data‑driven mindset combined with excellent operational execution.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills, capable of influencing C‑level partners and diverse teams.

Required skills