Head of New Business & Strategy at a 360° Marketing Communications Agency - HR On Wheels

HR-on-Wheels - Our client, a 360° marketing communications agency that delivers creative and strategic solutions for brands, serving as a bridge between businesses and their customers, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of New Business & Strategy

Location: Anthony Village, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)

Job Summary 

• The Head of New Business & Strategy will play a key leadership role in driving agency growth through strategic business development, leading pitch processes, and shaping the overall direction of the agency.
• This position requires a senior professional with strong experience in advertising or integrated marketing communications who can strengthen market positioning and support long-term commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a robust new business strategy to expand market presence and revenue.
• Identify and pursue high-value business opportunities across advertising, digital marketing, PR, experiential, and integrated communications.
• Lead end-to-end pitch processes, including research, strategy formulation, proposal development, and presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients, partners, and key industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Creative, Digital, Client Service, Media, and PR teams to ensure strategic alignment and execution excellence.
• Review and elevate strategies across departments to maintain quality, relevance, and effectiveness.
• Conduct market intelligence, competitor analysis, and industry research to refine positioning and service offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years’ experience in advertising, marketing, brand strategy, or business development.
• Proven track record of winning pitches and driving revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing communications and digital strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.
• Strong professional network within the marketing/advertising industry (added advantage).
• Availability for on-site or hybrid work and occasional extended hours during pitches or deadlines.
• Strong ethical values and alignment with the organisation’s culture and teamwork style.

Salary
N800,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2026.