Partnership & Commercial Lead

Job Title: Partnership & Commercial Lead

Location: Abuja, Nigeria (On-site) Full-Time Competitive Base Salary + Performance-Based Commission

Job Summary

we’re creating a destination where experiences, community, and commerce come together. We are looking for a commercially minded, hands-on leader to drive partnerships, events, leasing, and guest experiences across our Park.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and close partnerships with event partners, brands, and F&B/retail tenants.
• Drive event sales and achieve revenue targets through weddings, corporate events, conferences, parties, and activations.
• Develop commercial packages, pricing strategies, and partnership models that maximise revenue and utilisation.
• Design and launch memorable guest experiences, loyalty programmes, and seasonal activations that drive repeat visits.
• Own the end-to-end event lifecycle from lead generation and booking through to execution and post-event reviews.
• Build and manage relationships with corporate clients, event planners, agencies, tenants, and strategic partners.
• Develop systems and processes to support business growth, pipeline management, and operational excellence.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of events and exceptional customer experiences.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in events, hospitality, business development, partnerships, or commercial management.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and closing commercial deals.
• Experience managing large-scale events and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, negotiations, and partnership management.
• Established network within Abuja's events, hospitality, retail, or corporate sectors is highly desirable.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build systems and create opportunities from the ground up.
• High levels of ownership, integrity, and accountability