Business Development Executive at an International Leadership Training Organisation

A globally respected executive education organisation is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Business Development Executive 

Location: Lagos State, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, commercially astute, and strategically minded Business Development Executive to join our Lagos operations. Your primary responsibility will be to engage senior executives across financial services, conglomerates, real estate, energy, FMCG, professional services, and select government institutions headquartered in Lagos.

You will play a pivotal role in promoting and selling the  organisation’s premium executive development programmes, renowned for delivering measurable leadership impact, strategic clarity, and demonstrable return on investment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a globally connected organisation that shapes senior leadership thinking and drives organisational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Client Engagement

• Develop and execute tailored engagement strategies to build trusted relationships with CEOs, Executive Directors, Partners, and Senior Management teams in Lagos-based organisations.
• Clearly articulate the strategic value of a consulting firm’s programmes in addressing growth pressures, regulatory complexity, talent retention, digital disruption, governance, and execution risk.
• Map and influence complex stakeholder environments, positioning programmes as enablers of organisational performance and leadership resilience.

Sales and Revenue Generation

• Consistently achieve and exceed revenue targets by converting qualified leads into long-term organisational partnerships.
• Develop persuasive business cases that justify premium investment through ROI logic, case evidence, executive testimonials, and strategic outcomes.
• Deliver high-impact presentations, proposals, and negotiations to close senior-level engagements.

Market Intelligence and Networking

• Stay ahead of Lagos-specific market dynamics including macroeconomic volatility, sector regulation, board expectations, and leadership capability gaps.
• Actively participate in executive forums, industry events, chambers, and professional networks to strengthen brand presence.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline with disciplined follow-up and relationship stewardship.

Collaboration and Reporting

• Work closely with the UK-based academic and programme delivery teams to ensure client needs are accurately translated into programme design and faculty alignment.
• Provide structured daily and weekly reports on engagement activity, pipeline progress, client insights, and market intelligence.

Thought Leadership & Brand Representation

• Act as a trusted ambassador for a leading consulting firm, leveraging thought leadership, faculty insights, and research-driven content to build credibility.
• Lead strategic conversations that position the  firm as a long-term partner in leadership excellence, institutional resilience, and sustainable growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline (MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business development, senior sales, or client engagement within professional services, banking, insurance, consulting, or regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success engaging senior executives and closing high-value, relationship-led deals.

Key Competencies

Exceptional Executive Communication

• Ability to craft compelling, strategic narratives that resonate with board-level and C-suite audiences.

Strategic Commercial Thinking

• Proactive in diagnosing organisational challenges and aligning solutions to leadership priorities.

Persuasion and Influence

• Skilled in translating complex value propositions into clear, credible, and compelling business cases.

Relationship Management

• Strong capability in building trust, managing long-term partnerships, and navigating senior stakeholder dynamics.

Results Orientation

• Relentless focus on outcomes, revenue performance, and delivering an exceptional executive client experience.

Why Join the organisation?

• Be part of a globally respected executive education organisation that has developed over 4,000 senior leaders worldwide.
• Work alongside internationally recognised faculty and a high-performance, intellectually rigorous team.
• Benefit from competitive remuneration, performance-linked incentives, and strong professional growth prospects.
• Play a direct role in shaping the future of leadership and governance in Nigeria, starting from its commercial nerve centre; Lagos. Please email Caroline.lucas@texem.co.uk

Salary: 

N280,000 net monthly 

Application Closing Date:

13th March 2026

Method of Application

Qualified candidates should send CV and Cover Letter to: caroline.lucas@texem.co.uk using the Job Title as the subject of the email.