As a Business Development Director based in Nigeria, your role will involve driving client relationships, partnership development, and revenue growth in the Nigerian market. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, deepen existing accounts, and expand the company's footprint in West Africa.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders in Nigeria.• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market mapping, cold outreach, and networking.• Lead end-to-end business development cycles, from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and contract closure.• Develop and execute account management strategies to drive retention and upsell.• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings.• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, product, operations) to align client needs with business offerings.• Provide market intelligence and competitive insights to inform commercial strategy.• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting using CRM tools.Qualifications Required:
• 6+ years of experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably within FMCG, telecom, tech, or consumer electronics sectors.• Proven track record of closing deals and managing senior-level client relationships in the Nigerian market.• Deep understanding of the Nigerian business landscape, including key industry players and distribution networks.• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite. As a Business Development Director based in Nigeria, your role will involve driving client relationships, partnership development, and revenue growth in the Nigerian market. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, deepen existing accounts, and expand the company's footprint in West Africa.Key Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders in Nigeria.• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market mapping, cold outreach, and networking.• Lead end-to-end business development cycles, from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and contract closure.• Develop and execute account management strategies to drive retention and upsell.• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings.• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, product, operations) to align client needs with business offerings.• Provide market intelligence and competitive insights to inform commercial strategy.• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting using CRM tools.Qualifications Required:
• 6+ years of experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably within FMCG, telecom, tech, or consumer electronics sectors.• Proven track record of closing deals and managing senior-level client relationships in the Nigerian market.• Deep understanding of the Nigerian business landscape, including key industry players and distribution networks.• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
