Proten International is an award-winning and leading international Human Resource and  Management Consulting firm that provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions. Our focus is to align every organisation’s activities relating to People, Process and Technology closely with its business strategy and vision.

Founded in 2011 in the United Kingdom, we have since expanded across Europe and Africa, serving clients across the public and private sectors and various industries including Banking, Oil and Gas, Insurance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Energy, FMCG, Manufacturing and many more. In 2015, we launched our Africa office in Lagos, Nigeria and have since provided a range of tailored solutions to various organisations. Our bespoke and innovative solutions cut across: Learning and Development,  Recruitment and Talent Acquisition, Outsourcing / Managed Staffing, Enterprise Transformation, HR Advisory, and HR Technology.

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

• Get Executive CoachingBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5–7+ years of relevant experiencein business development, sales, commercial management, strategic partnerships, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• 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

Method of Application 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@protenintl.com using ''Business Development Manager'' as the subject of the email.

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