Operations & Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations across the office, warehouse, and event sites.
• Lead technical setup, execution, and teardown for all events, including DMX  programming, rigging, lighting consoles, and effects, while ensuring event safety.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow revenue and market visibility.
• Develop sales pipelines, partnerships, and referral opportunities across target markets.
• Manage van rental and logistics coordination for all events
• Manage warehouse security, inventory, equipment handling, maintenance, and reporting.
• Handle client consultations, quotations, bookings, service coordination, and payment  follow-up. Liaise and maintained credible relationship.
• Build strong relationships with event planners, venues, vendors, and corporate clients.
• Supervise Technical Assistant & Sales/Admin Assistant, casual technicians, and casual  event support workers.
• Serve as the founders’ on-ground representative in Ibadan.
• Manage petty cash, local expenses, documentation, and operational reporting.
• Provide daily/weekly/monthly and periodic reporting to stakeholders through WhatsApp, Zoom, Google Drive, and related tools.

Requirements:

• HND or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of relevant experience in operations, event management, technical production, sales, or business development
• Strong understanding of event operations, equipment handling, logistics, and client service.
• Proven ability to drive business growth, manage client relationships, and convert opportunities into revenue
• Strong leadership, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation, time management and relationship management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Yoruba. Cultural sensitivity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and basic accounting or invoicing tools.
• Valid Nigerian driver’s license and willingness to travel across Southwestern States for events and business meetings.
• Must live in Ibadan or be willing to relocate immediately.

Desired:

• Personal car ownership (Company will provide up to $50,000 fuel monthly allowance)

Important Qualities:

• Unwavering honesty and accountability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong business mindset focused on growth, efficiency, quality, and profitability.\
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when events require.

Remuneration: NGN  200,000 – 250,000 Monthly

What We Offer:

• Competitive monthly salary based on experience.
• Quarterly performance bonuses up to 25% (base salary) linked to revenue, event delivery, and team performance.
• Furnished one-bedroom, self-contained accommodation in Challenge, Ibadan.
• Phone and data allowance.
• Ongoing training from the founders on lighting technology, sales, and business systems.
• Opportunity for greater leadership responsibility and possible profit-sharing or equity after 12–18 months of strong performance. 

How to Apply: Send your resume and a detailed cover letter highlighting how your experience and personal qualities match the role