Business Development Associate
Job summary
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, execution-driven Business Development Associate (2-4yrs job experience) to oversee the strategic transition of a heritage, 40-year-old printing and publication business into a modern, self-sustaining Vocational Training and Production Center.
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
Operational Transition & Systemization (Months 1–2):
- Shadow the Founder to document all operational workflows, supplier networks, machine maintenance schedules, and production techniques.
- Take full ownership of the daily logistics, supply chain management, and vendor relations, completely relieving the founder of physical labour.
- Build a digitized database of all existing school clients, order histories, and delivery preferences.
Business/Vocational Center Setup & Management (Months 3–4):
- Collaborate with the founder to translate his 40 years of competence into a structured, modular vocational training curriculum (Pre-press, Press, and Post-press).
- Develop the operational structure for the training wing, including trainee recruitment strategies, code of conduct, and safety protocols.
- Midwife the Digital Hub Setup, including the setup of the business center laptops, software, and internet infrastructure, ensuring it is ready for the first cohort of young trainees
- Integrate the trainees seamlessly into the production line of bespoke exercise books and publications to boost capacity without lowering quality.
Business Development & Revenue Generation (Months 4–6):
- Aggressively market the press’s bespoke printing services to new primary and secondary schools within Ibadan and neighboring communities.
- Introduce new, high-margin product lines to existing schools (e.g., customized yearbooks, branded certificates, exam stationery, and school magazines).
- Explore and secure alternative revenue streams, such as paid weekend print workshops, digital design courses, or partnerships with development organizations funding youth skills acquisition.
Requirements:
- Minimum qualification of a BSc.
- 2 years of previous experience in a similar role.
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