Chief Operating Officer (COO) at an Undisclosed Media and Advertising Company via Bradfield Consulting – Ikeja, Lagos

An undisclosed media and advertising company in Ikeja, Lagos, is recruiting a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to translate the Managing Director’s strategy into coordinated execution across its commercial, operational, creative, financial and administrative functions. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate corporate objectives into departmental business plans, targets and performance measures; report performance and strategic priorities to the Managing Director.
• Integrate Commercial, Operations, Finance, Creative & Innovation, and Administration & HR, strengthen accountability and resolve cross-functional obstacles.
• Partner with the Head of Commercial on revenue, occupancy, profitability, client growth and retention, major partnerships and business development.
• Align advertising inventory, pricing, delivery capacity and operational readiness with revenue targets; identify leakages and opportunities to improve performance.
• Track market trends, competitor activity, client needs and opportunities for expansion.
• Guide creative and innovation work so concepts, simulations and technical solutions meet commercial objectives, technical requirements and agreed schedules.
• Oversee asset deployment, maintenance, vendor management, HSE compliance, incident resolution and delivery of agreed service levels.
• Develop senior managers, establish reporting lines and succession plans, and strengthen organisational capability.
• Oversee compliance with policies, SOPs, permits, leases, licences and delegated authorities, and manage operational and regulatory risks.
• Work with Finance on budgets, cash flow, operating costs, margins, controls and cost efficiency.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and provide accurate monthly, quarterly and annual performance reporting and board-level decision support.

Performance Priorities

• Aligned operating plans, governance registers, management reviews and performance dashboards.
• Effective coordination, incident resolution, asset utilisation and compliance.
• Growth in revenue and occupancy, stronger client retention, improved service standards and reduced reliance on the Managing Director for routine decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Social Sciences, Management or a related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification strongly preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressive operational, commercial or executive leadership experience in media, advertising or marketing communications.
• Direct, proven Media/Advertising industry experience is mandatory; candidates without it will not be considered.
• Out-of-Home (OOH), billboard, outdoor-media or advertising-agency experience is highly preferred.
• Track record in revenue growth, performance, strategic execution, governance and cross-functional leadership.
• Commercial acumen, stakeholder management and experience with major clients and regulatory relationships.
• Relevant professional certifications in Strategy, Operations, Project Management, Leadership or Corporate Governance are an advantage.

Salary

₦1,000,000–₦1,500,000 net per month.