Job title : Exhibition & Market Experience Manager

Job Location : Kwara Deadline : December 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, innovative, and people-driven Exhibition & Market Experience Manager to oversee the planning, launch, execution, and growth of an exhibition across key Nigerian cities.

This individual will lead market exhibitions that serve thousands of customers monthly ensuring seamless coordination of vendors, logistics, branding, consumer experience, and safety across all market activations.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end management of the events across cities
Plan market layout, vendor allocation, logistics flow, branding, and customer experience design
Manage logistics including venue setup, equipment, transport, storage & crowd control
Oversee on-site staff, security teams, cleaners, cash management, POS/QR systems & product stocking
Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, hygiene standards & seamless visitor movement
Create and manage budgets, event timelines, supplier contracts & procurement activities
Collaborate with marketing teams to drive attendance, media exposure, and community engagement
Track performance and KPIs footfall, sales volume, customer satisfaction, vendor feedback
Execute post-market reporting, feedback cycles and continuous improvement
Develop SOPs and scalable processes for market operations in multiple cities
Represent the brand and uphold service excellence at all touchpoints

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Admin, Marketing or related field
35 years experience in event/exhibition management, FMCG activation, retail rollout or market operations that has seen over 20,000 attendees.
Proven experience managing large-scale events or field activations
Strong vendor & stakeholder management experience
Excellent project management and logistics planning skills
Ability to lead field teams, manage budgets, negotiate contracts & work under pressure
Creative problem-solver with eye for details and strong operational discipline
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel across states for market operations

Bonus (Highly Advantageous)

Experience working with FMCG distribution networks or modern trade
Worked in festival/event production, marketplace activations, food fairs, or mobile retail programs
Background in financial inclusion, cooperative programs, or microfinance field work

What We Offer

Competitive salary & performance bonus
Career growth in a fast-scaling digital-physical finance company
Work culture driven by innovation, impact & community empowerment

If you're passionate about creating large-scale community experiences , driving operational excellence, and shaping a brand that rewards everyday Nigerians, we want to meet you.