Head of Business Development
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Business Development to lead business growth, drive new client acquisition, and build strategic relationships that generate significant revenue.
- The ideal candidate must have a strong industry network and a verifiable track record of winning substantial business within experiential marketing, advertising, events, media, creative services, or a related sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business development strategies that drive revenue growth and market expansion.
- Identify, pursue, and secure high-value business opportunities and strategic accounts.
- Leverage an extensive network of clients, brands, agencies, and industry stakeholders to generate new business.
- Lead the end-to-end business development process, from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and closing.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and corporate clients.
- Develop compelling proposals, pitches, and commercial presentations tailored to client needs.
- Collaborate with creative, strategy, production, and project teams to develop winning solutions.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to maintain a competitive edge.
- Manage the business development pipeline and consistently deliver against revenue targets.
- Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities, and client engagements.
Requirements
- HND or BSc with 10–15 years of progressive experience in Business Development, Sales, Client Services, or a related commercial role.
- Proven experience and a verifiable track record of winning substantial business.
- Strong existing network across experiential marketing, advertising, events, media, creative services, or related industries.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently generate and convert high-value business opportunities.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, pitching, and closing skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management abilities.
- Strategic thinker with strong knowledge of the Nigerian business and marketing landscape.
- Ability to operate at a senior level and engage confidently with C-suite executives and key decision-makers.
- A strong network and demonstrable portfolio of business wins will be highly advantageous.
Salary
N2,000,000 - N3,000,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: tophireafrica@gmail.com using "Head of Business Development" as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.