Event Business Strategy & Development Manager at Stivlon Consulting

Stivlon Consulting is your strategic partner in building high-performance teams and unlocking individual potential. We are passionate about finding the perfect fit—the talented individuals who elevate your company and the fulfilling career paths that ignite professional growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Event Business Strategy & Development Manager

Location: Lagos
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

About the Role

• We are recruiting for a strategic and commercially astute Event Business Strategy & Development Manager on behalf of our client in the event management and production sector.
• This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's growth agenda by identifying new market opportunities, refining internal strategy, cultivating key partnerships, and driving revenue through high-impact business initiatives.
• This role demands a balance of analytical rigour, relationship management, and industry foresight, especially within the creative, experiential marketing, and events landscape.

Key Responsibilities
Business Strategy & Growth Planning:

• Design and execute short-, medium-, and long-term strategic plans aligned with the company's vision and market opportunities.
• Analyse market trends, competitive positioning, and customer data to identify growth levers and business risks.
• Lead internal strategic reviews and recommend actions that improve performance and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for strategic initiatives, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.

New Business Development:

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business leads including corporate clients, government contracts, brand activations, and experiential marketing opportunities.
• Design and pitch compelling proposals tailored to client needs, collaborating with creative and production teams to articulate clear value propositions.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of revenue-generating partnerships and event contracts.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Cultivate strong relationships with brands, agencies, sponsors, vendors, and ecosystem players across media, lifestyle, and events industries.
• Represent the company in external meetings, industry conferences, and stakeholder forums to expand visibility and partnership potential.
• Negotiate partnership terms, commercial agreements, and performance milestones.

Revenue & Commercial Strategy:

• Contribute to pricing strategy, contract structuring, and margin optimization across services and product offerings.
• Explore and help operationalize new revenue streams including digital event extensions, merchandise, IP creation, and cross-industry collaborations.
• Drive strategies to improve client retention, upselling, and brand loyalty.

Team Collaboration & Internal Leadership:

• Work closely with the Events, Creative, Finance, and Operations teams to align execution with commercial priorities.
• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO or senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations based on internal and external business intelligence.
• Support the professionalization of internal processes, reporting standards, and documentation that support growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or related discipline (MBA or relevant postgrad qualification is an advantage).
• 5–7 years of experience in business strategy, development, or client-facing commercial roles, preferably within the creative, events, marketing, or media industries.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven ability to drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships and business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including proposal and pitch development.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to inform strategy.
• Familiarity with Lagos’ creative, corporate, and cultural landscape is highly advantageous.

Desirable Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with on-ground execution.
• Confident, persuasive, and well-networked within relevant industries.
• Deep appreciation for branding, audience experience, and event production value chains.

Salary
N600,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should their send their Resume to: stivlonjobs@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.