Agency manager - guinea bissau

Description With a strong footprint across Africa and the Middle East, OBT continues to grow its regional operations, supported by robust governance, disciplined financial control, and a hands-on leadership approach. Looking for your next opportunity? As Agency Manager, you will lead and develop OBT’s overall business in the assigned country in a sustainable, compliant, and profitable manner. The role holds full accountability for financial results, operational excellence, people leadership, customer relationships, and regulatory compliance, ensuring strong alignment with group strategy and local market dynamics. As the senior country leader, the Agency Manager drives strategic execution, organizational performance, and scalable growth while strengthening OBT’s market position and reputation in the region.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Academic degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s), preferably in business, economics, logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in Africa.
• Proven senior management experience in P&L within logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, or related service industries.
• Strong understanding of end to end business operations, including commercial, financial, and operational management.
• Experience leading and developing multi-functional teams in a complex operating environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial, financial, and business acumen with the ability to drive profitable growth.
• Strong operational discipline, risk awareness, and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on people’s development and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong change management capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset.