Business Development Executives at Nigerian College of Agribusiness (NCA) - 6 Openings

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: Business Development Executive

Locations: Abuja, Kaduna, Lagos, Ibadan - Oyo, Benin - Edo, and Port Harcourt - Rivers
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

About the Role

• The Nigerian College of Agribusiness (NCA) is recruiting energetic, ambitious, and results-driven professionals for the role of Business Development Executive (BDE) across two strategic regions: North and South.
• This is a field-focused business role responsible for driving program enrollments, regional partnerships, corporate outreach, and market expansion for all NCA programs.
• The ideal candidates must be proactive, confident, excellent communicators, and passionate about agribusiness, education, and market development. These roles form the backbone of NCA’s national expansion system.

Additional Information:

• Business Development Executive – North Region: (Based in Abuja or Kaduna; covers NW, NE, and NC states)
• Business Development Executive – South Region: (Based in Lagos, Ibadan, Benin, or Port Harcourt; covers SW, SS, and SE states)

Key Responsibilities

• Drive student and participant enrollments for all NCA professional programs
• Conduct regional outreach to farms, agribusinesses, ministries, ADPs, NGOs, cooperatives, and universities
• Represent NCA in local engagements, exhibitions, field visits, and cluster mobilization
• Manage and grow regional WhatsApp communities and digital outreach channels
• Execute corporate and institutional partnership strategies in collaboration with the Head of Business
• Identify local training opportunities, corporate engagements, and sponsored program possibilities
• Coordinate basic logistics during field events and trainings within the assigned region
• Conduct regular market research to identify new opportunities for NCA programs
• Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports on leads, conversions, and partnerships
• Strengthen NCA’s regional presence and brand visibility
• Support the Head of Business in meeting revenue and enrollment targets

Requirements
Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field (Marketing, Agriculture, Business, or Social Sciences is an advantage)
• Strong experience in sales, field marketing, community outreach, or business development
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasive skills
• Familiarity with agribusiness environments, value chains, NGOs, or agricultural clusters (added advantage)
• Strong digital marketing and WhatsApp engagement skills
• High confidence, energy, and ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Must reside in the region of application (North or South)
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region when necessary

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in higher education enrollment or training sectors
• Experience engaging Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs), NGOs, or cooperatives
• Ability to build relationships quickly and convert leads to enrollment
• Good presentation and public speaking ability

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a growing national institution
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Clear career growth pathways as NCA expands across Nigeria
• Supportive and dynamic work culture.

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and quaified candidates should send their CV and detailed Cover Letters to: careers@ncaedu.ng clearly indicating the region they are applying for (North or South) as the subject of the email. E.g Application – Business Development Executive (North or South).