Head Of Strategic Partnerships

Location: Remote, Nigeria (Focus areas: Abuja & Akwa Ibom State)

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: Commission-based

About LMG9ja

LMG9ja is a premier talent management, event production, and public relations company. We power some of the most prestigious national pageant platforms across Abuja and Akwa Ibom State. As a forward-thinking entertainment brand, we bridge the gap between cultural talent and corporate Nigeria, creating high-visibility activations that drive immense brand value.

Role Summary

We are seeking a high-caliber Head of Strategic Partnerships to own and drive the sponsorship revenue that funds our upcoming seasons across our Abuja and Akwa Ibom platforms. This is a fully remote role based in Nigeria, with a focus on partners and prospects across Abuja and Akwa Ibom State. In this independent contractor role, you will lead the end-to-end sales lifecycle, from pipeline prospecting and first-touch outreach to high-ticket deal closing. You will pitch multi-tiered packages to decision-makers across premium corporate sectors, including Fintech, Telecom, FMCG, and Lifestyle brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, qualify, and manage a robust pipeline of corporate sponsorship prospects across priority commercial sectors.
• Lead first-touch outreach (via LinkedIn, professional email, and direct messaging) using a partnership-first, value-driven framing, working from LMG9ja-approved decks, rate cards, and messaging.
• Negotiate deal terms with prospects and potential corporate sponsors and partners.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date pipeline tracking and provide regular written pipeline updates to the Creative Director.
• Collaborate closely with the internal creative team to ensure post-close sponsor deliverables and activation milestones are fulfilled.

Requirements & Qualifications

• OND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree in any field is required.
• 3+ years of proven success in sales, business development, or corporate partnerships (experience in entertainment, brand activations, or event sponsorship is highly preferred).
• An existing professional network or a proven ability to build relationships rapidly within the Nigerian corporate and marketing sectors.
• Capability in market research and opportunity analysis to identify and evaluate potential partners and new revenue streams.
• Exceptional spoken and written English, with strong presentation and negotiation skills, and the confidence to pitch directly to CMOs and Brand Managers.
• Solid understanding of marketing, brand positioning, and sponsorship activation, including co-branded campaigns and experiential marketing.
• Highly self-directed, disciplined, and comfortable thriving in a remote, performance-driven commission environment.
• Organizational skills to coordinate multiple partnerships and events simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, pipeline tracking software, and modern CRM tools.
• Familiarity with basic contract structures, sponsorship deliverables, and corporate terms.

Nice to Have

• AI fluency, comfortable using AI tools for research, prospecting, and pitch creation.
• A fast, experimental mindset, eager to test and adopt new tools to work smarter.
• Experience with pageants, awards brands, or teen-facing and mission-aligned brands.

Compensation & Perks

• Uncapped Commission: Earn 10% commission on every closed sponsorship deal, with no earning ceiling.
• Deal-Size Bonus: A bonus stacks on top of the base rate as deal value grows, as high as 20% total on larger deals.
• Corporate Title: Carry the public-facing title of Head of Strategic Partnerships at LMG9ja to elevate your professional brand on LinkedIn and across the industry.
• VIP Event Access: Enjoy VIP presence, red-carpet access, and stage credit at major finale events.
• Long-Term Recognition: For partners who deliver sustained, high-value results over time, LMG9ja intends to consider a future equity or profit-share arrangement.
• Professional Development: Access to skills training, mentorship, and support toward relevant certifications to help you grow professionally.
• Team Travel: Fully-funded travel to attend required in-person team retreats and marquee events (subject to prior approval), plus occasional team vacations to celebrate wins and build camaraderie.
• Certificate of Engagement: A certificate and reference letter issued upon successful completion of your term.

Our Hiring Process

We’re a fast-moving organization and intend to complete the full process within two weeks of the application deadline.

1. Screening call with the Creative Director
2. Short assessment test
3. Final roundtable with the team, where you’ll get to ask questions and meet the people you’d be working with

Nothing formal, just brief intros and a real conversation. We’re a small, energetic team, and it’s genuinely fun to work with us.

Not sure if you check every single box? Apply anyway. We value verifiable results, execution speed, and raw grit over checkbox academic qualifications.