About the Role
Are you a dynamic business development professional looking to make a significant impact in the education and finance sector? ACCA Nigeria is seeking a driven Business Relationship Manager on a full-time, permanent basis to join our thriving Lagos office. With over 12,000 students, affiliates, and members, ACCA is a leading voice in the Nigerian corporate and public sectors, offering globally recognized accountancy qualifications.
Key Responsibilities- Contribute to the development of engagement plans for education partnerships to deliver agreed KPIs and educational outcomes.
- Identify and progress opportunities to grow ACCA’s business through strategic university and learning provider partnerships.
- Propose target institutions based on market potential and ensure clear, mutually beneficial value propositions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to execute business development activities for designated education partners.
- Analyze economic and market trends, education sector developments, and competitor activities to optimize our service offering.
- Report regularly on partnership progress and actively support the broader initiatives of the local Nigerian market.
- Demonstrable experience in business development and relationship management, ideally within the education sector.
- Strong commercial acumen encompassing sales, brand management, and strategic marketing.
- In-depth understanding of the financial education and professional skills landscape in Nigeria.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the capability to build trusted relationships up to board level.
- Outstanding written, oral, networking, influencing, and negotiation abilities.
- Highly motivated and proactive mindset with a proven track record of meeting stretching targets.
- Competitive salary package and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized professional accountancy body.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities within an international organization.
- A collaborative, secure, and modern work environment located in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos.