Head of Business at Nigerian College of Agribusiness (NCA)

The Nigerian College of Agribusiness provides specialized education that drives improved productivity and performance in the agricultural sector in Africa. Established in 2020 and approved by the National Board for Technical Education, NCA is pioneering action learning for the acceleration of skills development in commercial agricultural production, innovative food processing, agribusiness trade and development leadership, NCA is pioneering action learning for the acceleration of skills development in commercial agricultural production, innovative food processing, agribusiness trade and development leadership. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant, sustainable and profitable agribusiness sector that drives economic growth and social progress across Africa and beyond. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Business

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

About the Role

• The Nigerian College of Agribusiness (NCA) is recruiting a dynamic, commercially minded, and results driven professional for the position of Head of Business.
• This senior leadership role is responsible for driving enrollments, marketing, business development, partnerships, and revenue growth across all academic and professional programs of the College.
• The ideal candidate must be vibrant, confident, strategic, and capable of generating strong numbers through innovative outreach and market engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive student enrollments across all NCA postgraduate, professional, and certification programs
• Lead national and regional marketing campaigns, digital promotions, and brand visibility
• Build, manage, and expand partnerships with farms, agribusinesses, ministries, NGOs, and private sector organisations
• Develop and execute business strategies that increase revenue for the College and its Centres
• Manage the full enrollment funnel: lead generation, nurturing, conversion, onboarding, and retention
• Coordinate national outreach activities for South West, South South, and Northern Nigeria training hubs
• Identify new business opportunities, corporate training prospects, and institutional partnerships
• Represent NCA at conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and partnership meetings
• Oversee marketing budgets, content planning, and digital communication channels
• Conduct market research to support new programs and emerging training needs
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly business performance reports
• Work closely with the Head of Programs to align growth strategies with program delivery capacity
• Ensure efficient and professional communication across all student and corporate touchpoints

Requirements
Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree is an added advantage)
• Strong background in sales, enrollment management, marketing, or business development
• Proven track record of hitting growth targets in education, training, consulting, or similar industries
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills
• Ability to lead initiatives, convert leads, and drive revenue independently
• Vibrant, proactive, entrepreneurial, and able to work without supervision
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Ibadan or willing to relocate.
• Ability to travel nationally as required for business engagements

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with higher education enrollments or professional training markets
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and conversion funnels
• Experience building public and private sector partnerships
• Ability to conceptualize and execute new business ideas

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2025.