Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Industry: Telecommunications
Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Pan-Nigeria operational responsibilities)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Board of Directors / Group Managing Director
Experience Required: 18–20 Years
Compensation: ₦4,000,000 Net Monthly + Commission + Equity

Job Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic leadership, revenue generation, and operational direction for the organization.

The CEO will be responsible for executing board-approved strategies, driving enterprise sales growth, establishing strategic partnerships, and scaling recurring telecom revenue streams across Nigeria.

This is a performance-driven executive role requiring a proven leader capable of securing large enterprise telecom deals, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering sustainable revenue growth.

The role requires strong commercial leadership, deep telecom industry relationships, and experience closing high-value enterprise contracts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Execute the board-approved enterprise telecom strategy and ensure alignment with long-term growth objectives.

• Position the organization as a trusted enterprise connectivity and telecom infrastructure partner across Nigeria.

• Develop and implement strategic growth plans, expansion strategies, and market penetration initiatives.

• Provide executive leadership and direction across sales, operations, technology, and support functions.

• Establish a performance-driven organizational culture focused on innovation, accountability, and measurable results.

2. Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Lead aggressive enterprise business development initiatives to secure high-value telecom contracts.

• Achieve an annual revenue target of ₦1.5 Billion within the first year.

• Secure enterprise clients across key sectors including:

  • Financial Institutions

  • Government Agencies

  • Oil & Gas

  • Technology Companies

  • Real Estate Developers

  • Large SMEs

• Drive sales across the following service lines:

  • Enterprise internet connectivity

  • Managed network services

  • Telecom infrastructure deployment

  • Data services

  • Telecom hardware and enterprise devices

• Establish strategic partnerships with Tier-1 telecom operators and data center providers.

• Identify and capitalize on new enterprise telecom opportunities across Nigeria.

3. Operations & Corporate Governance

• Provide regular performance reports and strategic updates to the Board of Directors.

• Maintain transparent sales pipelines, revenue forecasts, and operational dashboards.

• Oversee the successful deployment and delivery of enterprise telecom projects.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with Nigerian telecommunications laws and industry standards.

• Implement effective risk management and operational control frameworks.

4. Talent & Organizational Leadership

• Build and lead high-performing teams across sales, engineering, operations, and support functions.

• Recruit, mentor, and retain top enterprise telecom professionals.

• Implement performance management systems and departmental KPIs.

• Foster a collaborative culture focused on high performance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The CEO will be evaluated based on the following metrics:

• Successful enterprise deal acquisition prior to and after resumption

• Achievement of ₦1.5 Billion annual revenue target

• Number of strategic telecom and infrastructure partnerships secured

• Growth of enterprise customer base and recurring revenue streams

• Client satisfaction and retention rates

• Successful deployment and delivery of enterprise telecom solutions

• Organizational performance and operational efficiency

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 18–20 years of progressive experience in telecommunications, enterprise technology, or software solutions.

• Proven track record of closing high-value enterprise deals within Nigeria or across Africa.

• Strong background in enterprise sales, telecom infrastructure, or network services.

• Demonstrated experience in executive leadership and organizational management.

• Extensive professional network across corporate, telecom, and government sectors.

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across technical, operational, and commercial functions.

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to structure complex commercial deals.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Enterprise Sales & Business Development

• High-Level Negotiation Skills

• Telecom Industry Expertise

• Financial and Commercial Acumen

• Stakeholder Management

• Organizational Leadership

• Execution and Results Orientation

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly Net Salary: ₦4,000,000

• Sales Commission: Performance-based commission on enterprise deals

• Equity Participation: 5% company equity vesting over 4 years

• Healthcare: Comprehensive Health Insurance (HMO)

• Pension: Employer contribution in line with regulatory requirements

• Leave Allowance: In accordance with company policy

• Executive Status Vehicle: Provided upon confirmation

Conditions of Resumption

To ensure immediate commercial impact and alignment with the companys growth objectives:

• The selected candidate must present a signed enterprise contract generating a minimum of ₦75 Million in net income prior to formally assuming the CEO role.

• This requirement demonstrates the candidates ability to immediately drive enterprise revenue and strategic growth.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• Updated Executive CV

• Cover Letter highlighting enterprise telecom deal achievements

• Evidence of major enterprise contracts previously closed

Applications should be sent to: hiring@mysigma.io

Subject Line: Application – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)