About the Role
Food Health Systems Advisory (FHSA) is a premier management consulting and business advisory firm specializing in food systems, nutrition, agriculture, health, and climate. We provide high-impact advisory and technical services to philanthropic foundations, international organizations, governments, and corporations. We are currently seeking a driven and results-oriented Business Development Associate to accelerate the growth of our commercial services across the Nigerian market.
Key Responsibilities- Drive aggressive revenue growth by identifying, pursuing, and closing high-value B2B deals across the agribusiness and food value chain.
- Promote and sell FHSA's core services, including training, audits, research, and development, to corporate clients, SMEs, MSMEs, hospitality businesses, schools, and hospitals.
- Originate new business opportunities through cold calling, direct outreach, strategic networking, and client referrals.
- Develop compelling proposals, commercial offers, and pitch decks tailored to meet specific client needs.
- Manage the entire sales pipeline from lead generation to contract negotiation and closing, consistently meeting or exceeding quarterly revenue targets.
- Collaborate closely with internal technical teams to design customized solutions and ensure seamless service delivery.
- Represent FHSA at industry events, conferences, and trade forums across Lagos and the South-West region.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of proven B2B sales and business development experience, ideally within consulting, FMCGs, QSRs, hospitality, or institutional sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in proposal writing, cold outreach, and relentless deal closing.
- Strong existing professional network within Lagos and surrounding South-West Nigerian states.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
- High level of resilience, street-smart market understanding, and target-driven motivation.
- Competitive salary with lucrative performance-based bonuses and revenue commissions.
- Opportunities for rapid career advancement within a leading advisory firm.
- Health insurance and professional development support.
- A dynamic, high-energy work culture that rewards impact and execution.