Head, Business Development and Partnership at Gokada Incorporated

Gokada is a technology company focused on changing the face of transportation in Nigeria starting with an on-demand motorcycle taxi service in order to solve some of the country’s most challenging problems in logistics and transportation. We aim to help millions of passengers across the country rethink how they move by providing a safe and affordable engine for smart mobility.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Business Development and Partnership

Location: Lagos

Position Summary

• To help build a sustainable business model  for Gokada, its customers, its drivers, financing partners, and recruiting partners.

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Lead and execute market expansion initiatives by evaluating the costs and benefits of partner and driver incentive programs
• Take ownership of Gokada’s growth and that of its partners across Nigeria
• Manage the quality of drivers and partners on the Gokada platform
• Set up and support all Gokada’s business operations across Nigeria
• Execute marketing campaigns and activations, generating the loudest buzz
• Onboard new drivers and partners to the Gokada platform
• Analyse marketplace metrics to ascertain how to match supply with demand on the Gokada platform

Candidate Requirements

• Must Reside in Lagos
• Minimum of 5 years experience in running a startup or a strong experience in Consulting, investment banking or any data heavy background
• Have transferable experience in sharing economy, Internet business, transport industry, startup or dynamic high-growth company
• Have a data-driven analytical mindset
• Be a hustler, who gets the job done no matter what
• Have an MBA or an MSc. in a science/engineering, economics, finance or similar field
• Be passionate about new technology and ridesharing
• Excellent Communication skills

Benefits

• Free Gokada Rides
• Flexible working hours
• Ground floor opportunity as an early member of our business team; you’ll shape the direction of the company and redefine the face of the Nigerian transport industry
• Amazing corporate culture and un-arguably the best place to work in Nigeria
• Opportunity to join the next unicorn on the African continent
  

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications with an updated CV to: [email protected]