• Application Deadline:
• Position: Commercial Director


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 

Overview

• Ready to lead a new era in African football?


• Believe you have the background and professional experience to contribute to the renewal of African football as a commercial powerhouse and bring CAF to the very top of the sports media and sponsorship landscape?

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies according to CAF’s goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth.


• Oversight of major commercial negotiations and supporting the CAF team to close complex rights deals.


• Delivery of CAF’s sponsorship and media obligations, with a focus on event operations.


• Build and develop a high-performance culture in the CAF commercial department and collaborate effectively with other internal teams to deliver objectives and plans


• Oversee the appointment and engagement of major sales and service partner agencies as required.


• Advise the CAF President and CAF General Secretary on commercial issues, including Media Rights, Digital and Sponsorship strategies, as well as trends and issues in the football business landscape.


• Manage relationships with CAF’s major commercial stakeholders: broadcasters, sponsors, and service providers.


• Ensure CAF meets the highest standards of event promotion, fan engagement and brand values.


• Structure CAF’s commercial rights portfolio to achieve outcomes set by the CAF Executive Committee.


• Conduct market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities.


• Run transparent and competitive processes for the sale of CAF’s commercial rights and awarding of service contracts.


• Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for the CAF Executive Committee.


• Assist the Finance Director in setting financial targets and budget development and monitoring.


• Establish and efficiently run a commercial department with concise workflows and approval processes.

Preferred Requirements

• University Master's Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Law, or related fields.


• Minimum experience of 10 years in different commercial functions at various levels, of which minimum of 5 years in a management position within a similar organization.


• Proven track record and at least ten years’ experience leading multi-market commercial portfolios and commercial negotiations. Senior experience in sports or major event revenue development, rights management, or marketing programs.


• Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes.


• Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset.


• Fluent in English and/or French language both written and spoken; command of any of the other CAF official languages (English, French or Arabic) is a plus.


• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), knowledge of ERP is a must.


• Team player, capable of adapting to different environments, flexible, patient, and resilient.


• Strong level of proactivity with high sense of accountability, responsibility, and integrity.


• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Benefits

• An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization.


• High-value terms of employment.


• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.


• Full Medical / Life Insurance coverage.


• Excellent Pension Plan solution.