Snr. Manager Programs & Partnership at Ventures Park

This role will be primarily responsible for generating sales and healthy revenue pipeline, striking and managing strategic partnerships, growing a network of stakeholders for the benefit of the park and executing content-driven experiences/events that inspire start-ups and founders to join our community of Co-Workers at the Park.

JOB EXPECTATIONS

Strategic Partnerships

• Strike new partnerships and grow a network of key stakeholders.
• Actively seek out corporate and community sponsorships for the Park. This included perks & in-kind resources from the local community, to drive down cost of operations and/or boost sales
• Strengthen the Ventures Park Brand by aligning with big brands that share our vision, to project the image of the Park locally & internationally
• Liaise with potential sponsors (government agencies, telcos, multinationals, financial institutions, investors for sponsorships and revenue generation.

Programs & Events

• Actively seeking event hosting opportunities for the Park that will enhance brand visibility and grow the bottom line.
• Constantly generate active leads of potential clients & stakeholders for the Park, through programs and events held at the park.
• Organizing content-driven programs, events, and seminars that translates to value for co-workers in the Park and attracts budding entrepreneurs to join our community.
• Liaise with the Community Manager on all events strategy, logistics, and execution in the space.
• Ensure all programs and events held at the Park are top-notch and within budget.
• Sales & Revenue Generation

Generate revenue through;

• The sale of lettable workspaces
• Paid Programs & Event
• Sponsorship/strategic partnership

Skills & Requirements

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Events & Program Management
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Business Development
• Partner research and development
• Networking
• Partner management
• Corporate and Community Sponsorships

QUALIFICATION

• Prior experience in sales a must, and or Program design & development
• Experience in the Development space is desirable

Should possess;

• Leadership abilities,
• Organizational skills,
• Analytical skills,
• Critical thinking abilities,
• Project management,
• Productivity Management,
• Business Development,
• Strategic Thinking,
• Presentation Skills,
• Professionalism.

Bachelor's degree require