Head, Growth & Partnerships

Division: Growth & Partnerships
Reports to: TBD
Location: Lagos, Nigeria (with occasional travel)

Role Summary:  

The Head of Growth & Partnerships is responsible for leading strategic business development, cultivating high-value partnerships, and elevating client experiences across Livespot’s creative ecosystem. This role will oversee cross-functional teams to identify new market opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and position Livespot as a leading culture and innovation powerhouse. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of entrepreneurial energy, creative vision, operational discipline, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Growth & Development

• Drive and deliver strategic growth targets across all Livespot divisions.


• Lead the development of pitch decks, proposals, and growth strategies aligned with brand vision.


• Conduct competitive and market analysis to inform new business opportunities.


• Collaborate with internal teams to co-create services, campaigns, and branded content that drive revenue.

2. Strategic Partnerships

• Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with brands, agencies, platforms, and talent.


• Build partnership models including co-creation, media barter, joint ventures, and ecosystem deals.


• Maintain a CRM of all partnership leads, status, outcomes, and renewal opportunities.


• Build strategic alliances to expand Livespot’s creative and cultural footprint.

3. Client Relationship & Experience Leadership

• Act as the executive sponsor for high-value clients, ensuring exceptional experience delivery.


• Translate client insights into scalable strategies and service innovations.


• Guide the development of tailored client solutions and maintain strong relationship health across accounts.


• Track client satisfaction and implement a continuous improvement loop across all touchpoints.

4. Project & Strategic Oversight

• Provide strategic direction from ideation through execution of growth and partnership initiatives.


• Ensure on-time delivery and quality across all BD and client experience projects.


• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and profitability of partnerships and activations.

5. Team Leadership & Culture

• Build, coach, and lead a high-performing team that thrives on collaboration, excellence, and innovation.


• Conduct regular performance reviews, mentorship sessions, and capacity-building programs.


• Foster a strong internal culture of accountability, creativity, and bold execution.

6. Innovation & Risk Management

• Champion innovative client offerings and digital tools to keep Livespot ahead of industry trends.


• Manage risks across partnerships and client-facing projects; ensure alignment with company policy and compliance standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue and pipeline growth


• Client satisfaction and retention rate (NPS)


• Partnership ROI and activation value


• Proposal conversion rate


• Strategic partner network expansion


• Team performance and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. MBA or Master’s degree is an advantage.


• 7–10 years of senior-level experience in business development, partnerships, client services, or strategic growth within creative, media, or agency environments.


• Strong industry network across Africa and globally with proven deal-making capabilities.


• Excellent communication, storytelling, and executive presentation skills.


• Experience leading high-performing, cross-functional teams.


• Strong knowledge of digital tools, CRM systems, and proposal/project management platforms (e.g., Notion, Trello, Asana).


• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Location:

• Lagos, Nigeria; including other locations as required.

Office Hours:

• 08.00 to 17.00 Mondays to Fridays