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
• 3–5 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.