Growth and Expansion Manager at Wakanow

Wakanow is Africa's leading, full-service online travel company. At Wakanow, we understand that everyone likes easy and affordable travel services, so we provide our customers with a one-stop booking portal for Flights, Hotels, Visa Assistance, Holiday Packages, Airport Transfers, an international Travel SIM, a Prepaid Travel Card, a Loyalty program, and much more.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Growth and Expansion Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• The Growth and Expansion Manager at Wakanow will play a crucial role in driving the company's growth initiatives across diverse markets.
• Reporting directly to the Vice President of Growth, Integrations, Partnerships, and Expansion, this position requires a strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset, project management skills, and effective communication abilities.

Job Description
Performance Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of country performance across various channels, products, customer segments, and travel routes.
• Identify growth opportunities and recommend strategies to optimize performance metrics.

Project Management:

• Undertake project management for various initiatives, ensuring timely and successful implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate and execute projects effectively.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Communicate progress, milestones, and insights to key stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align growth strategies.

Market Research and Expansion Strategies:

• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities for expansion in existing and new markets.
• Develop and implement strategies to enter new markets and enhance the company's presence.

Collaboration and Partnerships:

• Work closely with the partnerships team to identify and establish strategic alliances.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to foster relationships that contribute to business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience in growth and expansion roles within the travel industry.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
• Excellent project management capabilities, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures.
• Knowledge of the EMEA travel market is a significant advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.