Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

• Identify new key clients in the high school sector (private and government) and Referral Partners
• Build strong and trusted relationships with new key contacts to support effective stakeholder and client engagement to increase lead generation and referrals
• Prepare, implement, and review contracts/ MOU with a referral partner
• Provide input into the development/ review of commercial terms with new/ existing clients to maximize revenue potential for the organization 
• Manage all stakeholders and client relationships in a highly professional manner, representing our client as an innovative market leader
• Develop and implement effective strategies for managing relationships to understand stakeholders and client needs and ensure retention of client
• Identify opportunities to further develop and enhance relationships between key client contacts and the organization 
• Engage in events, meetings, calls, and other relevant activities to develop relationships with prospective stakeholders and clients to create leads
• Maintain and refine the client's proposition
• Develop and execute client engagement strategy and communication plan in alignment with marketing and business requirements, reflecting market and state trends and issues
• The plan includes coverage of new clients in the high school sector, new Referral Partners/Migration Agents, and professional and client associations
• Deliver presentations to support the client acquisition process
• Follow up leads and manage the client acquisition process in an effective and professional manner.
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement and realize the benefit of such opportunities by advocating new ways of working.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a bachelor's degree in Business administration or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in business development, Sales, or Marketing with 2 years of industry experience 
• An ability to work under pressure and organize work priorities to meet deadlines
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to engage in open dialogue
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to remain focused when completing high-volume, or repetitious tasks
• Strong Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook skills
• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• English Proficiency
• Communication
• People Skill
• Sales/Marketing Skills
• Leadership
• Quick Learning
• Team Work
• Management

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Remuneration: NGN 250,000- 350,000 per month