Business Growth and Outreach

Responsibilities:

Market Research & Lead Generation:

• Conduct detailed market research to identify new B2B partnership opportunities (corporates, telcos, brands, institutions).
• Build and maintain a structured lead database segmented by sector, region, and engagement potential.
• Track and analyze market trends in edtech, creative economy, and CSR sponsorship to support strategic decision-making.​

Business Development Support:

• Assist in drafting partnership proposals, presentations, and sponsorship documents for corporate and institutional clients.
• Participate in stakeholder calls and followups, documenting outcomes and ensuring action items are executed promptly.
• Coordinate outreach campaigns targeting strategic partners (banks, FMCGs, media houses, and development agencies).
• Support the preparation of pitch decks, memos, and post-meeting reports for senior management.​

Brand & Event Outreach:

• Support event planning, outreach, and logistics for Learnstar’s major events (Creative Summit, Skills for All initiatives).
• Manage guest and partner communications pre- and post-event to ensure smooth relationship management.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to amplify partnership visibility through newsletters, press releases, and social media.​

Data Tracking & Reporting:

• Track business development metrics and maintain accurate CRM records.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports on outreach, lead status, and partnership development.
• Contribute to KPI tracking dashboards and measure engagement success rates.​

Relationship Management

• Maintain communication with existing partners, sponsors, and collaborators to nurture long term relationships.
• Represent Learnstar in select industry events and partnership meetings, under supervision.
• Draft professional emails, letters, and business correspondence that align with Learnstar’s communication standards.​

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Mass Communication, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong academic background and demonstrable interest in entrepreneurship, partnerships, and creative industries.​
• Prior internship or volunteer experience in business development, marketing, or communications (preferred but not mandatory).
• Familiarity with CRM tools, market research methods, and business presentation software (PowerPoint, Notion, or Google Workspace).
• Exposure to event coordination or stakeholder management is an added advantage.​

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal English, capable of producing business-standard reports and correspondence.
• Able to gather data, synthesize insights, and make practical recommendations.
• Capable of managing multiple outreach pipelines simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and discretion when handling partner interactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, AI and CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot or Zoho).
• Works effectively within cross-functional teams, exhibiting initiative and adaptability.
• Demonstrated ability to work towards measurable outcomes under minimal supervision.​

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain practical experience in business development and partnership management in a high-impact startup environment.
• Build a portfolio of executed partnership campaigns, sponsorship decks, and outreach initiatives.
• Develop a professional network across corporate, creative, and tech industries in Nigeria and beyond.
• Understand how to translate research and communication into measurable business growth outcomes.​