Business Development Officer at Strengths Africa Limited

Strengths Africa Limited is a dynamic people and business support company headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. Established in 2020, the company specializes in delivering tailored training, consulting, and capacity-building solutions aimed at unlocking potential and driving transformation across Africa. Their services empower individuals and elevate organizational performance across various sectors, including financial services, public sector, energy, and healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Business Development Officer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, developing market strategies, and driving revenue growth.
• The candidate must possess strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, and be capable of developing proposals and closing deals that support the organization’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company’s client base.
• Develop effective sales and marketing strategies to promote the organization’s services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Prepare professional proposals, presentations, and pitches to potential clients.
• Follow up on leads, schedule meetings, and manage the entire sales cycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions and offerings for clients.
• Track, analyze, and report on sales performance, pipeline activities, and business forecasts.
• Represent the company at networking events, industry functions, and strategic meetings.
• Support management in developing long-term business growth plans.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management.
• Strong communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop strategic approaches to close deals.
• Excellent presentation and proposal-writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet revenue targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); CRM experience is an added advantage.
• High level of professionalism, confidence, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a consulting, training, or service-based organization.
• Understanding of the Nigerian business landscape and market dynamics.
• Strong networking abilities and strategic thinking skills.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@strengthsafrica.com using “Business Development Officer Application – [Your Name]” as the subject of the email.