Strategy & Partnerships Associate

Responsibilities:

Client and Commercial Support

• Engage with clients alongside the team on ongoing and new projects
• Break down client needs into clear, actionable plans
• Support development of proposals, pricing structures, and execution plans

Strategy & Research:

• Identify and evaluate vendors, partners, and market opportunities
• Research pricing, competitors, and operational approaches to improve margins
• Turn research into practical recommendations and actions

Partnerships & Deal Sourcing:

• Source and onboard new partners (vendors, service providers, platforms)
• Identify opportunities for synergies, cost savings, and new revenue streams
• Support discussions and coordination with partners from initial contact to execution

Execution & Follow-Through:

• Ensure ideas and plans are followed through to completion
• Work closely with operations to align planning with delivery
• Track progress, flag issues early, and solve problems quickly

Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in business development, operations, consulting, or similar
• Strong communication skills; able to speak confidently with clients and partners
• Highly proactive; you don’t wait to be told what to do
• Strong research and problem-solving ability
• Commercial mindset; you understand cost, value, and opportunities
• Organized and reliable under pressure

What Will Set You Apart:

• Experience dealing with clients or external stakeholders
• Ability to negotiate or manage conversations with vendors
• Strong attention to detail while moving quickly
• Interest in startups, consulting, or building businesses

Compensation Structure:

• Remuneration: NGN100,000 Monthly
• Performance Bonus: 25% – 100% of monthly salary per project, based on contribution and results

Work Expectations

• Hybrid: minimum 2 days per week in office
• Willingness to work late nights, weekends, and public holidays when required (with prior notice)
  
• Fast-paced, high-responsibility environment; you will be expected to deliver, not just assist

Why This Role:

• This role offers direct exposure to client strategy and execution, partnership development and deal-making, and real operational decision-making
• High performers in this role will have a clear path into senior strategy, partnerships, or operations roles within the company.