Job Title : Business Development Executive
Location : Victoria Island, Lagos
Salary Range : 800,000 net monthly (Can be negotiated to be commensurate with experience)
Reports to : Executive Director
Job Summary
Our client, an NGO, is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Business Development Executive to spearhead the outreach and growth of its flagship training product designed for Boards and senior leadership teams. The ideal candidate will be a bold self-starter with the capacity to translate vision into action, secure strategic partnerships, and contribute to program design and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to promote its training offerings to boardrooms and senior executives
- Identify, engage, and manage relationships with prospective clients, corporate leaders, and institutional partners
- Drive lead generation, pitch proposals, close opportunities, and maintain a sales pipeline
- Represent the organization at industry events, pitch meetings, and networking forums
- Collaborate with the program team to refine training content in alignment with market needs
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the organizations mission, products, and competitive landscape
- Provide regular reporting on business development metrics, client engagement, and conversion
- Work with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and satisfaction of client organizations
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field3- 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or corporate engagement-, preferably within the non-profit, leadership development or corporate training sectorExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrong ability to work independently and take initiative and deliver resultsExperience with program or product design is a strong advantageHigh level of professionalism and confidence in engaging executive-level stakeholdersA passion for Gender equityApplication Instructions
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to : careers@melsw.com