Business Development and Partnerships Officer
Job summary
ETK Group is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development & Partnerships Officer to drive business growth, develop strategic partnerships, and support key commercial initiatives in Nigeria.
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
Business Development & Commercial Growth:
- Identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities across public, private and development sectors.
- Develop and manage a robust pipeline of commercial opportunities.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
- Develop business development strategies.
- Lead preparation of proposals, EOIs, concept notes, grants and bids.
- Coordinate end-to-end bid management.
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and manage strategic partnerships.
- Represent ETK Group at meetings, conferences and trade missions.
- Build strong client and stakeholder relationships
International Trade & Advisory:
- Support trade, export, investment facilitation and market access initiatives.
- Monitor trade policy and conduct market intelligence.
Programme Development & Strategic Initiatives:
- Work closely with the Country Manager to drive commercial programmes.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and prepare reports and presentations.
- Client Relationship Management
- Manage client relationships and identify opportunities to grow accounts.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Prepare pipeline reports, dashboards and support annual planning.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Trade, Marketing, International Relations or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in business development, partnerships or commercial strategy
- Strong knowledge of international trade and Nigeria's business environment
- Experience developing proposals and bids
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with government, donor-funded programmes or business support organisations.
- Professional certifications are an added advantage.
- Built a strong pipeline of qualified commercial opportunities.
- Secured new strategic partnerships and clients.
- Increased ETK Nigeria's visibility within the trade and investment ecosystem.
- Contributed to successful commercial bids and programme delivery.
- Became a trusted strategic advisor to the Country Manager on business growth initiatives.
- Work on high-impact international trade and investment projects.
- Collaborate with governments, development organizations, and global businesses.
- Grow your career within an international advisory firm with regional and global reach.
- Access professional development opportunities and mentorship from experienced leaders.
- Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team focused on delivering measurable economic impact.
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