Job Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented Growth Lead to drive revenue generation, strategic partnerships, brand positioning, and external engagement. This is a growth-focused leadership role responsible for monetizing W2A’s platforms (events, consulting, trade facilitation, research, and investor services), while overseeing the Communications & Branding team to ensure all messaging aligns with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
SALES STRATEGY, REVENUE GENERATION & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (CORE PRIORITY)
- Own the company’s revenue strategy and lead aggressive sales campaigns for sponsorships, delegate sales, consulting projects, and trade facilitation.
- Directly engage and close deals with foreign investors, sponsors, DFIs, government clients, and consulting partners.
- Monetize existing W2A platforms (e.g., Deal Rooms, Investment Forums, W2A Trade, and W2A Capital).
- Use sales tools like Apollo, LinkedIn Navigator, and Zoho CRM to track leads, pipeline stages, and performance analytics.
- Develop clear sales KPIs, targets, and dashboards across the Growth department.
- Ensure all communications, branding, and outreach efforts align with sales and income goals.
MARKETING, BRANDING & COMMUNICATIONS FOR SALES ENABLEMENT
- Oversee all W2A communication outputs—visual, digital, editorial, and media relations.
- Lead the execution of demand-generation campaigns with direct sales intent and measurable ROI.
- Ensure branding and messaging efforts support strategic positioning and lead conversion.
- Supervise social media, PR, newsletter outreach, and advertising in alignment with business objectives.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
- Build and manage high-impact relationships with governments, trade ministries, embassies, export councils, DFIs, and corporates.
- Represent W2A at trade missions, diplomatic engagements, and stakeholder roundtable.
- Convert institutional and foreign relationships into strategic deals, partnerships, or co-hosted initiatives.
TEAM LEADERSHIP & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
- Manage the Growth team (communications, sales Branding/Graphics Designer).
- Mentor staff and build a scalable commercial department structure based on results.
- Set departmental OKRs and KPIs and hold team members accountable for output and revenue goals.
CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL ALIGNMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
- Work with departments (Finance, Strategy, Programs, W2A Capital, W2A Trade) to ensure aligned goals and operations.
- Serve as a key advisor to the CEO on market trends, growth strategy, and monetization models.
- Identify opportunities for new business lines or revenue pilots in line with W2A’s long-term expansion.
Market Research & Insights:
Conduct thorough market research to stay ahead of industry trends, identify new opportunities, and understand competitor strategies.
- Provide strategic recommendations to senior management to improve marketing continuously and sales performance.