Growth and Partnerships Manager Job at Co-creation Hub (CcHUB)

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Growth and Partnerships Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit a results-driven Growth and Partnerships Manager to work with our investment team in supporting exciting scale-up companies in our investment portfolio.
• You will play a key role in supporting high growth technology companies, from across the continent, on their growth and expansion challenges/goals, unlock partnerships that will be of benefit to the growth of these companies and provide support on their fundraising efforts. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work day-to-day with entrepreneurs across the continent to build global sustainable businesses with laser focus on customer acquisition, expansion and distribution strategies.
• Provide advisory to startups on their growth, partnerships and customer acquisition strategy.
• Provide advisory to scale-up investee companies on their expansion plans and strategy.
• Make introductions and connect portfolio companies to individuals and organizations that can unlock exciting distribution channels for these companies.
• Manage existing partnerships with corporate executives within our networks well as develop new relationships, with a focus on unlocking key growth opportunities for portfolio companies.
• Implement and execute creative ways to keep existing and new partners engaged
• Evaluate and pursue opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and collaboration on an ongoing basis within the ecosystem
• Provide regular progress reports on startups.
• Facilitate relevant workshops/projects.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Technology and/or Business related field, with an understanding of business principles, practices, and methodologies. 
• Preferably with 5+years of working experience in Business development/ strategic partnerships Management or any other related line of work.
• Entrepreneurial experience or experience supporting startups or working in a startup environment.
• Understanding of the technology and startup ecosystem
• Strong networking skills to actively be involved with startups, venture capitals, and corporates & Concern for Impact.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and research skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft suite.
• Excellent communication in English (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.