Transsion Holdings | Full time

Senior Operations Director, Automotive Business

Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria | Posted on 04/09/2025

Job Information

  • Date Opened 04/09/2025
  • Job Type Full time
  • Industry Automotive
  • Work Experience 5+ years
  • City Lagos, Nigeria
  • State/Province Lagos
  • Country Nigeria
  • Zip/Postal Code 1000001

Job Description

We are a Tier-1 supplier to global automakers, pioneering innovations in electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous driving technologies. we are looking to hire a Senior Operations Director in Nigeria.


  • Identify, negotiate, and formalize agreements with key business partners across Nigeria's major cities. Potential partners include ride-hailing platforms, car rental companies, minibus operators, financial institutions, and insurance providers.
  • Assist in the recruitment, development, and management of the Nigeria operations team.
  • Oversee functions related to vehicle asset management, sales, leasing, charging and energy replenishment, and after-sales services.
  • Drive business expansion initiatives and operational improvements.
  • Demonstrate leadership capabilities with potential progression to City General Manager or National General Manager roles based on performance.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.​
  • Minimum of 5 years of operational experience in sectors such as automobile dealerships (4S stores), automobile insurance, automobile finance, after-sales services, car rental companies, ride-hailing platforms, or other related automotive industries.​
  • Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform under pressure.​
  • Strong business development skills with a track record of successfully identifying and cultivating new business opportunities within the automotive sector.​
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse cultural and business environments.​
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on long-term strategic goals and the ability to prioritize them over immediate gains.