Business Development Associate

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  • Lagos, Lagos State
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Job Description:Growth doesn’t happen by accident it’s designed, tested, and scaled. And that’s exactly what this role is about.We’re looking for a Business Development Associate who thinks like a business builder and executes like a top performer. You’ll blend business development with strategy, and insight with urgency. If that excites you, you might be who we’re looking for.Who are we searching for?
  • You’re commercially sharp, with a proven track record in business development
  • You’re confident having technical conversations and turning them into value propositions
  • You’re always prospecting, always pitching, and always closing
  • You’re comfortable interpreting market trends and using data to guide sales strategy
  • You’re process-oriented but flexible enough to adapt when the market demands it
Your responsibilities…Market Development & Sales Execution
  • You will identify, manage, and convert a robust pipeline.
  • You will uncover new sales opportunities across different sectors and channels
  • You will negotiate and close key deals, including concessions and confidentiality agreements
  • You will build and maintain strategic partnerships to expand our footprint
Commercial Analysis & Reporting
  • You will analyze market trends and generate insights for decision-making
  • You will create structured sales reports, market profiles, and opportunity trackers
  • You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve go-to-market strategies
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
  • You will lead client engagement activities, including meetings, presentations, and follow-ups
  • You will assess customer needs and tailor solutions that meet those needs profitably
  • You will maintain strong relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business
Sales Planning & Strategy
  • You will support the design and execution of segmentation, penetration, and pricing strategies
  • You will track sales performance against targets and adjust plans for growth
  • You will help refine internal processes for sales activity tracking and reporting
To be considered, you should have
  • 2–3 years of experience in business development
  • Strong understanding of markets
  • A Bachelor's degree (preferably in Business, Economics, or a related field)
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market signals
  • Proficiency in pipeline management and CRM tools
  • Proven ability to pitch partnerships and manage events or activations
  • Strong leadership skills, you’ve led small teams or managed projects from start to finish
The goodies…
  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance bonuses based on revenue-generating campaigns
  • High visibility role with direct impact on growth outcomes
  • Opportunity to build and lead a marketing engine from the ground up
  • Onsite role that keeps you connected with the pulse of the business

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