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Business Development & Strategy Manager

Business Development & Strategy Manager

Talenture GroupLagos, LA, ng
4 days ago
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Job Description

Who We Are

We’re partnering with a forward-thinking engineering and marine logistics company to find an exceptional Business Development & Strategy Manager . This is a leadership opportunity for a strategic thinker who can identify new business opportunities, develop long-term growth plans, and build meaningful partnerships that position the company for sustained success in the oil and gas, marine, and infrastructure sectors.

If you’re a growth-oriented professional with strong business acumen, market insight, and leadership experience, this role offers the chance to make a real impact at a senior level.

What You’ll Do

  • Strategic Growth Leadership : Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams across existing and emerging markets.
  • Corporate Strategy Development : Design and implement corporate strategies, business plans, and growth initiatives that align with organizational goals.
  • Partnership & Negotiation : Lead negotiations for contracts, joint ventures, and partnership agreements to secure profitable and sustainable deals.
  • Market Intelligence : Conduct in-depth market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform decision-making.
  • Business Case Development : Prepare feasibility studies, financial projections, and business models for new ventures and strategic initiatives.
  • Stakeholder Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, investors, and strategic partners.
  • Reporting & Presentation : Deliver high-quality proposals, reports, and performance updates to the Executive Management Team.
  • Team Leadership : Mentor and guide the Business Development team to execute strategies and meet defined performance objectives.

Why This Role Matters

  • Strategic Impact : You’ll define and execute growth strategies that directly shape the company’s future.
  • Market Leadership : Drive the company’s positioning in Nigeria’s oil and gas and marine logistics markets.
  • Cross-Functional Influence : Work closely with executive leadership, finance, operations, and project teams to ensure business goals are met efficiently and sustainably.

    • Requirements

    Who You Are

  • A strategic and analytical leader with a proven record of driving organizational growth.
  • Excellent at building partnerships, negotiating contracts, and identifying high-value business opportunities.
  • Strong communicator capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • Adaptable, innovative, and performance-driven in fast-paced business environments.

    • What You Bring

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or related field.
  • Preferred : MBA or Master’s degree in Strategy, Business, or Finance.
  • Experience : 5–7 years of progressive experience in Business Development, Corporate Strategy, or Management Consulting.
  • Competence : Deep understanding of market analysis, business modeling, and financial forecasting.
  • Soft Skills : Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.

    • Challenges You’ll Embrace

  • Expanding market share in competitive and regulated industries.
  • Driving innovation and strategy alignment across multiple business units.
  • Balancing revenue growth with risk management and compliance requirements.

    • Benefits

    What Our Client Offers

  • A key strategic leadership role in a respected and growing organization.
  • Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
  • Exposure to large-scale industry projects and high-value partnerships.
  • A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.

    • Ready to Drive Strategic Growth?

    Submit your CV and take the lead in shaping business direction, forging partnerships, and delivering measurable results across the marine, oil & gas, and engineering sectors.

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