About the Role
Proten is a leading international Human Capital Development firm with head offices in London and Lagos, empowering organizations across Europe and Africa through specialized training, coaching, and consulting services. We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to accelerate our commercial expansion, with a strategic focus on securing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships among banks, corporate entities, and political stakeholders in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to drive revenue growth and market penetration.
- Identify, pursue, and secure lucrative CSR service opportunities with banks, corporate organizations, and institutional stakeholders.
- Build, nurture, and leverage high-level relationships with key decision-makers, politicians, and corporate executives.
- Manage the complete sales lifecycle, from generating and nurturing a robust client pipeline to leading tenders, commercial proposals, and contract negotiations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless execution of commercial initiatives and client onboarding.
- Monitor market trends, conduct competitor analysis, and provide regular reports on pipeline status, revenue performance, and strategic forecasts.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline. A Master's degree or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
- 5 to 7+ years of progressive experience in business development, commercial management, strategic partnerships, or B2B sales.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets and managing high-value accounts.
- Demonstrated experience securing business or partnerships within the banking, corporate, or institutional sectors in Nigeria.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office suite.
- Competitive salary with attractive performance-based commission structures.
- Health insurance and wellness benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and high-performance work culture.