Alaro City is developing a flagship Event Hub, a flexible, high-capacity venue designed to host corporate, social, and community events and position Alaro City as a leading destination along the Lekki–Epe corridor.
The Event Hub Manager will be responsible for turning this asset into a fully functioning, revenue-generating business, while ensuring high-quality execution and strong alignment with Alaro City’s brand and growth strategy.
Position Objective
- Drive utilization and revenue of the Event Hub
- Deliver consistently high-quality events
- Position the Event Hub as the go-to venue in Ibeju-Lekki
- Support broader Alaro City marketing and ecosystem activation
RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial Ownership
- Drive bookings across corporate, private, and institutional clients
- Develop pricing strategy and event packages
- Track pipeline, conversion, and utilization
- Identify and target key customer segments
- Ensure strong and consistent venue utilization
Event Execution
- Manage end-to-end delivery of events from inquiry to completion
- Develop detailed execution plans
- Be physically present and accountable during events
- Ensure seamless, high-quality delivery
Venue & Operations Management
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Event Hub
- Ensure the venue is fully prepared for all events
- Manage layouts, seating, staging, and event flow
- Oversee all supporting facilities including kitchen, storage, green rooms, and outdoor areas
Vendor Management
- Identify, onboard, and manage vendors (catering, décor, production, etc.)
- Negotiate pricing and ensure cost efficiency
- Supervise vendor performance during events
- Develop a strong network of preferred vendors
Client Management
- Act as primary point of contact for all clients
- Translate client requirements into clear execution plans
- Ensure a high-quality client experience
- Build long-term relationships and repeat business
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Prepare and manage event budgets
- Track actual costs against budget
- Maintain discipline on margins and profitability
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all events meet safety and operational standards
- Manage crowd control and risk during events
- Implement and enforce safety procedures
Strategic Contribution
- Support Alaro City events and activations
- Attract external users and increase footfall into the city
- Work closely with marketing and business development teams
Process Development
- Establish systems for booking, planning, and execution
- Develop templates, checklists, and operational processes
- Continuously improve efficiency and scalability
REQUIREMENTS
Skills & Attributes
- Strong ownership mindset
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple events under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills
- Practical, execution-focused approach
Qualifications & Experience
- 5–8 years experience in event management, hospitality, or venue operations
- Experience managing medium to large-scale events (200+ attendees)
- Strong understanding of event logistics and operations
- Experience managing vendors and clients
Other Requirements
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Hands-on role requiring physical presence during events
Alaro City, is a mixed-income, city-scale development with areas for offices, logistics and warehousing, homes, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, entertainment and 150 hectares of parks and open spaces. Located in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone, Alaro City lies in the growth path of Lagos, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities with a population of over 20 million. Alaro City is adjacent to the future Lagos international airport and close to the region’s largest deep-sea port and major Nigerian and international companies. Developed by Rendeavour, in partnership with the Lagos State Government, as a joint venture that boosts foreign direct investment in Nigeria and will create tens of thousands of jobs. Rendeavour is Africa’s largest new city developer. We are building 7 new cities across our 12,000-hectare portfolio spread across 5 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These cities are providing homes, education, healthcare facilities and industrial parks within a well-planned urban environment, delivering new roads and utilities such as power, water and sewerage to our communities.
Key team members
Yomi Ademola
Khadija Belgore Yusuf
Ayuba Tanimu
Ola Agbaje
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