General Manager- CDB

Job Description

CEO Drawing Board Limited is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven General Manager to direct day-to-day corporate operations, oversee studio production and editorial operations, and drive overall media network monetization and scaling. Reporting directly to the Executive Board and President, the General Manager will translate board-level vision into actionable operational roadmaps, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure high operational performance.

This position offers an exceptional executive career path, featuring clear, performance-backed growth trajectories leading directly to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leadership and eligibility for equity stakeholder ownership based on network expansion, revenue milestones, and global reach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Board Alignment

· Work in close alignment with the Executive Board and President to define, execute, and refine overall corporate growth and media expansion strategies.

· Translate platform vision into clear operational deliverables, editorial guidelines, production timelines, and team performance metrics.

· Serve as the primary operational bridge between senior board leadership, editorial heads, studio managers, and strategic brand partners.

· Prepare comprehensive executive performance reports, audience engagement statistics, and quarterly P&L evaluations for board review.

Operational Excellence & Media Production Governance

· Direct day-to-day business and media operations to ensure seamless execution across magazine publication, podcast production, and digital broadcasting.

· Establish, standardize, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), content quality standards, and digital release workflows across all divisions.

· Lead corporate manpower planning, studio talent structuring, production team management, and executive performance optimization.

· Ensure full legal compliance, intellectual property governance, and media regulation adherence across all operating platforms.

Financial Growth & Monetization Management

· Drive revenue expansion, operational cost optimization, and profitability across print, digital, and broadcast channels in line with board mandates.

· Manage operational budgets, studio resource allocation, media sponsorship deals, quarterly forecasting, and production efficiency.

· Implement data-driven KPI tracking frameworks to minimize administrative and production overhead while maximizing return on investment (ROI).

Strategic Partnerships & Market Expansion

· Identify and capitalize on emerging regional and international franchise media opportunities across Africa, the GCC, Europe, and global markets.

· Build and nurture strategic partnerships with corporate leaders, franchise executives, studio guests, advertising partners, and global syndication networks.

· Represent CEO Drawing Board Limited at high-level executive media events, franchise exhibitions, and strategic networking summits.

Requirements

CANDIDATE PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS

· Professional Experience: Minimum 8+ years of progressive corporate experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior executive management, General Manager, or media enterprise leadership role.

· Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Media Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or post-graduate media qualification is strongly preferred.

· Financial & Media Monetization Acumen: Proven expertise in P&L management, media budgeting, advertising/sponsorship sales, broadcast distribution, and yield tracking.

· Strategic Execution: Track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams (editorial, production, sales), overseeing strategic media campaigns, and driving brand reach.

· Executive Presence & Communication: Exceptional communication, stakeholder negotiation, executive interview management, and board-level reporting skills.

· Entrepreneurial Ambition: Strong motivation to advance into Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leadership and build long-term value as an equity stakeholder.

Benefits

CEO Drawing Board Limited offers a competitive executive total reward package designed to align leadership achievements with overall platform growth:

• Base Monthly Salary: ₦350,000 guaranteed monthly remuneration.
  
• Target Achievement Bonus: Up to ₦500,000 monthly upon attaining defined financial, operational, media production, and audience reach KPIs.
  
• Above-Target Commissions: Tiered performance commissions for advertising revenue, high-profile studio bookings, strategic sponsorships, and platform syndication surpassing target thresholds.
  
• Career Progression Path: Structured executive growth track leading directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position.
  
• Equity Stakeholder Opportunity: Eligibility for allocation of equity stakeholder options upon achieving long-term board milestones and network growth targets
  

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (KPI) MATRIX

The performance of the General Manager will be evaluated quarterly based on the following key metrics:

Performance Category	Key Indicator & Focus Area	Target Impact & Reward Trigger
Financial Performance	Ad revenue growth, sponsorship targets, budget adherence, and P&L optimization.	Triggers ₦500,000 monthly bonus & above-target commissions.
Operational Efficiency	SOP implementation across studio/publishing workflows, delivery speed, and overhead reduction.	Core metric for annual operational evaluation.
Team Leadership	Staff retention, cross-departmental productivity, and media leadership pipeline.	Evaluates readiness for CEO role transition.
Market Expansion	Global syndication deals, brand partnerships, and international distribution growth.	Prerequisite metric for Equity Stakeholder qualification.

Requirements
Sales and customer conversion skills - Strong communication and negotiation skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Goal-driven, confident, and proactive - Good knowledge of digital marketing tools and social media platforms is an advantage Any gender is accepted