Corporate Training Manager at Rome Business School Nigeria

Rome Business School Nigeria, a satellite campus of the Rome Business School based in Rome, Italy is a managerial training and research institute of excellence situated in Ikeja, Lagos.

The Rome Business School Nigeria’s aim is to play a role in closing the gap between the classroom and the job market by providing managerial training courses suited to convey the knowledge necessary to kick-off or develop professional careers or business activities.

Our mission is to train entrepreneurs, managers and professionals to a level of excellence in their competence and their ethical approach to business and work, able to play a part in the development of an economic humanity and of a society more prosperous, fair and respectful of the central role of the individual.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Training Manager

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced, business-savvy, and innovative Corporate Training Manager to lead the design, coordination, and execution of open training for professionals, tailored learning and development solutions for corporate clients and executives.
• The role is key to driving business growth, client satisfaction, and learner impact for the executive education unit of an Italian Business School here in Nigeria.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of corporate business environments, conversant with the learning development ecosystem in different sector of Nigeria, and global best practices in professional development.

Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this role, beyond the secondary duties outlined below, is to lead the corporate training department in driving revenue growth by actively promoting and selling corporate training programs and open courses to companies and professionals.

Corporate Program Development & Customization:

• In conjunction with the academic department, Develop and deliver client-specific learning programs for organizations across industries, including public, private, and development sectors.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training objectives aligned with business outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty, consultants, and industry experts to co-create learning journeys tailored to client goals.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management:

• Serve as a trusted liaison between the institution and corporate partners.
• Manage all client communications, from proposal development to post-program follow-up.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, leading to long-term partnerships and referrals.

Program Execution & Quality Assurance:

• Oversee all aspects of program logistics including scheduling, facilitator management, material preparation, venue/virtual setup, and learner engagement.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality in content delivery, facilitation, and learner experience.
• Monitor program impact using structured evaluations and learner assessments.

Strategic Growth & Revenue Generation:

• Identify new business opportunities and convert leads into training contracts.
• Contribute to pricing, negotiation, and proposal development with the business development team.
• Work with marketing to promote executive education offerings to Nigerian and pan-African audiences.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Track program performance, learner feedback, and return on learning (ROL).
• Generate regular reports for management review and decision-making.
• Stay updated on global trends in executive education and integrate innovations into local offerings.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ progressive experience in corporate training, executive education, or L&D within Nigeria.
• Proven record of achieving training revenue targets and managing full-cycle program delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s corporate sector and L&D needs across industries.
• Exceptional skills in client engagement, instructional design, project management, and communication.
• Experience with virtual learning tools/platforms (Zoom, Moodle, Microsoft Teams, etc).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a growing executive education portfolio with regional impact.
• A collaborative and international work environment.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Continuous professional development and growth opportunities.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and Application to: Chinyere@romebusinessschool.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.