Branch Manager – Nigeria & West Africa

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Branch Manager to lead our Lagos office and drive growth across Nigeria and West Africa. You will act as the primary contact for customers, oversee a small local team, and ensure seamless installation and service of our machines and systems.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for customers in Nigeria and West Africa.
• Manage and develop the on‑site team, coordinating local technicians for installations and servicing.
• Handle on‑site purchasing, including importing spare parts.
• Support the international sales team and liaise with customers for both support and new business acquisition.
• Administer commercial agendas, act as interface to the Austrian head office, and own business planning and budgeting for the Lagos site.
• Maintain quality standards to meet customer expectations.
• Travel within Nigeria and neighboring countries as required.

Required profile

• Technical and/or business education with several years of experience in both areas.
• Industry experience in bag production, fabric production, or plastic recycling is preferred.
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work across Austrian and West African business contexts.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package with fixed and variable components.
• Opportunity to work for a global market leader.