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Growth Manager: Lagos

ALX Africa

Posted 3 months agoLagos, Nigeria

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Category

Other

Job Description

Do you have a track record of building and scaling growth engines that translate directly into revenue? Are you both analytical and creative, so able to interpret data, optimise performance, and craft campaigns that drive action at scale? Do you understand how to move people from awareness to payment through strong positioning, storytelling, and funnel design? Have you led multi-channel campaigns across paid, organic, community, and partnerships, and measured what actually works? Do you know how to build brand visibility and shape public perception through PR, storytelling, and high-impact moments that position an organisation as a leader in its space? Can you turn communities, creators, and content into acquisition channels that reduce cost and increase trust? Are you excited by the opportunity to build one of the most powerful youth and tech talent pipelines in Africa? If so, this might just be the role for you. ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and reskill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers. With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future. Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework. Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that supports them at all stages of their career journey. 347k+ graduates since 2020 257k youth in work 31k youth starting own ventures 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution. The Growth Marketing Manager is responsible for building a
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Requirements

  • Skill Requirements - Essential:
  • 10-12 years of experience in growth marketing, demand generation, or related roles
  • Experience building and leading high-performing growth teams or agency ecosystems
  • Proven track record of driving revenue through marketing and acquisition strategies
  • Strong experience working within or leading marketing agencies (multi-campaign, performance-driven environments)
  • Strong analytical capability with the ability to extract, manipulate, and interpret data to drive decisions
  • Experience designing and executing multi-channel growth strategies (paid, organic, partnerships, community-led)
  • Experience working cross-functionally with sales/recruitment teams to improve conversion and pipeline performance
  • Proficiency with data and reporting tools (Excel/Google Sheets, dashboards, GA4, Looker or similar BI tools)
  • Strong understanding of consumer behaviour in emerging markets, particularly in Nigeria or similar contexts
  • Experience leading creative and content teams to execute campaigns at scale
  • Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments with strong ownership and accountability
  • Skill Requirements - Preferable:
  • Strong experience with CRM systems and lifecycle marketing (email, WhatsApp, SMS, automation, segmentation)
  • Familiarity with growth automation and AI-driven marketing systems
  • Strong experimentation mindset, including A/B testing, hypothesis design, and continuous optimisation
  • Person Specification/Attributes:
  • Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
  • Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
  • Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
  • Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
  • Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.
  • Employment Type:
  • This role is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

  • Specific Responsibilities:
  • Run Growth Experiments: Test, measure, and scale new ideas across channels, messaging, and acquisition strategies.