Sales & Partnerships Manager at Skool Media Nigeria Limited

Skool Media is an organization poised to transform the process of teaching and learning in schools, homes, and communities such that children, youths and adults can attain global competitiveness.

As part of our commitment to transform the quality and standard of education in Nigeria, Skool Media continues to invest in the Nigerian education sector through infrastructure support and upgrade, capacity building, and provision of stimulating learning spaces that support innovation and creativity.

We continue to empower teaching, non-teaching and management staff of public schools with relevant digital and soft skills to improve the quality of teaching and learning in schools, and also raise the standard of education.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales & Partnerships Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are looking for a Sales & Partnerships Manager to join our team and lead efforts in building and managing strategic partnerships that drive growth, open new opportunities, and strengthen our impact.
• This role is ideal for a proactive, relationship-driven professional who thrives in business development, stakeholder engagement, and negotiations at the highest levels.

What You’ll Do

• Working with external partners to develop new business opportunities in existing markets or developing new markets for our products and services.
• Identifying potential partners based on business needs, goals, and current partnerships.
• Negotiating terms of partnership agreements to ensure that both parties are meeting their obligations and benefitting from the relationship.
• Managing existing strategic partnerships with UBEC, ICDL, SUBEB, SUPEC, and the Federal Ministry of Education by developing new ideas for collaboration, monitoring performance, and resolving conflicts.
• Develop marketing strategies and tactics to promote partnership to clients and other stakeholders.
• Establishing new business relationships with potential partners of TINDIP, IDEAS project, Codefunky, Exam Padi, e.t.c. to create mutually beneficial arrangements.
• Developing and managing long-term relationships with partners to increase sales opportunities and client loyalty.
• Using data analysis and market research to identify opportunities for new partnerships.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all assigned partnership opportunities, managing communication and expectations throughout the process
• Negotiate and draft partnership agreements, ensuring that all legal and financial terms are favorable to the company.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and news, sharing insights with internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Attend relevant conferences and networking events to generate new leads and cultivate relationships.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting all aspects of the partnership development process.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA is a plus).
• Proven track record in business development and partnerships (min. 5years).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and market research ability.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• A collaborative and ambitious team culture.
• Growth opportunities and career development support.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@skoolmedia.ng using  "Sales & Partnership Manager Application" as the subject of the email.