Refine Concepts - Our client, a leading retail and commercial real estate group, is repositioning Ado Bayero Mall (ABM) as Northern Nigeria’s leading retail and lifestyle destination is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Marketing & Leasing Partnership
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- They are hiring a Head of Marketing & Leasing Partnerships to make it happen. You’ll be the face of ABM to national and international brands, turning relationships into revenue-generating leases.
- This is a high-visibility, outward-facing role at the intersection of marketing and leasing.
- You'll act as ABM's principal brand ambassador — originating relationships, pitching the Kano opportunity, and converting interest into executed tenancies — while advising the Chairman and Board on how marketing and leasing strategy align with the Group's broader growth ambitions.
What You'll Do
- Drive anchor and premium brand acquisition for Ado Bayero Mall.
- Build and lead strategic relationships with national and international brands and franchise operators.
- Develop compelling commercial pitch decks and market-entry narratives for Kano and ABM.
- Convert brand interest into signed lease agreements, working closely with the Leasing team.
- Position ABM as the leading retail and lifestyle expansion destination in Northern Nigeria.
- Shape and lead B2B marketing and brand positioning initiatives.
- Represent ABM at industry events and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
- Provide leadership and direction to the marketing and leasing support team.
- Report on pipeline performance, ROI, and budget to the Chairman and Board.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field (Master's an advantage); relevant certifications a plus.
- 8–10+ years' progressive experience in retail marketing, leasing partnerships, brand expansion, or commercial real estate.
- A track record of attracting anchor tenants and premium retail, QSR, entertainment, or lifestyle brands.
- A strong, active Lagos-based retail and brand network, ideally with reach into Abuja and Port Harcourt.
- Experience engaging and influencing C-suite executives, Heads of Expansion, Leasing Directors, and franchise operators.
- A flair for building data-driven pitch decks, market-entry narratives, and commercial business cases.
- Demonstrated leadership of marketing and leasing teams and external agencies.
- Comfort managing complex, long-cycle negotiations in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field (Master's an advantage); relevant certifications a plus.
What You Bring:
- Strong commercial judgment, integrity, and executive presence.
- The ability to influence without authority and build trust quickly.
- Resilience, persistence, and a results-driven mindset in long-cycle deal environments.
- Strategic thinking paired with sharp, polished storytelling and presentation skills.
- Adaptability and the agility to operate across both Lagos and Kano markets.
What's on Offer
- A competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience.
- A high-impact, board-level advisory role with direct exposure to the Chairman and Board.
- The opportunity to shape the retail and lifestyle landscape of Northern Nigeria.
- A platform to lead a growing marketing and leasing team.
Application Closing Date
26th June, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short note on a brand relationship or lease deal they're proud of having closed to: refineconceptjobs@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.
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