Human Resources

Group Head Business Development & Strategy

Bridgemead Consulting·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
Human ResourcesFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 26, 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement corporate strategy, annual business plans, and long-term growth initiatives.
  • Lead market intelligence, competitor analysis, pricing strategy, and demand forecasting.
  • Partner with business unit leaders to review performance, identify growth opportunities, and drive market penetration.
  • Develop expansion strategies across Nigeria, West Africa, and other African markets.
  • Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and potential joint ventures.
  • Prepare business cases, strategic reports, and recommendations for executive management and the Board.
  • Monitor strategic initiatives, commercial performance, and benefits realisation.
  • Lead and develop the business development, strategy, and business intelligence team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 12 - 15 years' relevant experience in corporate strategy, business development, commercial management, sales leadership, or business intelligence, with at least 5 years in senior management.
  • Strong expertise in financial modelling, pricing, market analysis, and strategic planning.
  • Experience working with multiple business units, preferably within manufacturing, steel, mining, construction, infrastructure, or other industrial sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience in business case development, market expansion, and executive-level stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong analytical, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel within Nigeria and across African markets.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Bridgemead Consulting

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

October 26, 2026

Created

October 20, 2026