Business Development Manager at a Social Impact, Investment & Advisory Group of Companies - Duob Recruitment

Duob Recruitment - Our Client is a social impact, investment & advisory group of companies with a focus on financial advisory, capital raising, and investment management services for institutions, governments, and government agencies.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: CEO

Role Summary

• The Business Development Manager drives market expansion, client acquisition, and revenue growth across theirdiverse business lines—including agriculture, energy, capital, and advisory services.
• This role focuses on identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, strengthening the company’s market presence, and supporting the design and execution of high-impact projects.
• The ideal candidate is a proactive strategist with strong commercial skills and the ability to convert ideas into profitable business ventures.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Expansion & Opportunity Development
• Identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and strategic areas for growth across all SAO sectors.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Lead proposal development, pitch presentations, and concept note creation for new projects.

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, investors, and government agencies.
• Serve as a primary contact for key clients, ensuring needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Manage end-to-end client engagement—from lead generation to contract signing.

Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration

• Identify and develop partnerships that support the Group’s strategic objectives and project execution.
• Represent SAO companies at high-level meetings, industry events, and investor forums.
• Collaborate with internal teams to package solutions tailored to client needs.

Proposal, Deal Structuring & Revenue Growth

• Develop winning proposals, bids, EOIs, and tender submissions.
• Participate in negotiation of contracts, pricing, terms, and partnership agreements.
• Drive revenue targets by securing new accounts and expanding existing ones.

Project Support & Internal Coordination

• Work with project teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients and markets.
• Provide input into project design, execution plans, and monitoring frameworks from a business perspective.
• Track performance metrics, sales pipelines, and business outcomes.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Maintain accurate data on leads, pipelines, and transactions using CRM tools.
• Prepare periodic business development reports for executive leadership.
• Forecast revenue and track progress against targets.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• 8+ years’ experience in business development, consulting, investment, or sales (preferably multi-sector).
• Proven track record of securing high-value deals or managing strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of markets in agriculture, energy, advisory, or development (experience in at least one is required).
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple business units and manage complex stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Relationship-building & stakeholder management
• Proposal writing and presentation excellence
• Negotiation and deal-closing skills
• Market research and opportunity mapping
• CRM and pipeline management skills
• High energy, professionalism, and initiative
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.