General manager and business development executive

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

Necessary qualifications * 3–5+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in mobility, car rental, automotive, travel, hospitality, marketplace, logistics or a related industry. * Demonstrable experience in business development, sales, partnerships and customer acquisition. * Proven ability to build and manage commercial partnerships. * Strong understanding of sales pipelines, conversion, CRM and revenue generation. * Strong commercial and financial understanding, including pricing, margins, commissions, CAC and basic unit economics. * Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. * Comfortable with field work, outbound acquisition and face-to-face business development. * Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership without constant supervision. * Experience managing projects, teams or business operations is strongly preferred. * Experience working in a startup, marketplace or fast-growth environment is an advantage. * Automotive/mobility industry experience is highly desirable. * Must demonstrate leadership, initiative, commercial judgment and an ownership mentality.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
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  • Remote Job
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Lead Generation
Price & Quote Negotiation
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  • Last viewed by client:2 days ago
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About the client
Member since Jul 11, 2026
  • Nigeria
    9:37 AM
  • Transportation & Warehousing
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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