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Business Development Manager At Proten

Proten·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
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Job Summary

  • The Business Development Manager will drive business growth, revenue generation, market expansion, customer acquisition, and strategic partnerships.
  • The role will identify new business opportunities, develop key client relationships, negotiate commercial agreements, and execute strategies that increase revenue and strengthen the company's market position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
  • Identify and pursue new markets, customers, business opportunities, and revenue streams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, corporate organisations, partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage a strong business development and sales pipeline.
  • Lead client presentations, proposals, tenders, negotiations, and contract discussions.
  • Identify and develop strategic partnerships and commercial alliances.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and growth opportunities.
  • Develop strategies for customer acquisition, retention, market penetration, and revenue growth.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and other departments to deliver business objectives.
  • Prepare commercial proposals, business cases, sales forecasts, and business development reports.
  • Monitor performance against revenue and business development targets.
  • Negotiate favourable commercial terms while protecting the company's interests.
  • Represent the company at business meetings, conferences, exhibitions, networking events, and industry forums.
  • Maintain an updated database of clients, prospects, partners, and market opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities for new products, services, markets, and strategic investments.
  • Provide regular reports to Management on business opportunities, pipeline development, market trends, and revenue performance.
  • Mentor and support business development/sales team members where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
  • 5 - 7+ years' relevant experiencein business development, sales, commercial management, strategic partnerships, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of achieving business growth and revenue targets.
  • Strong experience managing key accounts, corporate clients, and strategic partnerships.
  • Demonstrated experience in commercial negotiations and closing high-value deals.
  • Strong understanding of market research, sales strategy, customer acquisition, and business expansion.

Required Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong commercial and strategic thinking
  • Excellent negotiation and closing skills
  • Strong leadership and relationship-management abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong networking and stakeholder-management abilities
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into measurable business results
  • Strong financial and commercial awareness
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/business development tools
  • High integrity, professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality
  • Ability to work independently and deliver results under pressure

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MAProfessional Certificate
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Send your CV along with a cover letter torecruitment@protenintl.com

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At a glance

Company

Proten

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 7, 2026

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