Head, Business Development and Growth at Adventure Capital Group

Adventure Capital Limited is a venture capital investor dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial ventures and creating unique, high-return opportunities for both active and passive investors. Focusing on industries such as Oil & Gas, IT & Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Agriculture, Consumer Goods, Hotels & Tourism, and Manufacturing. The company supports startups and growing businesses at all stages of development. By partnering with visionary entrepreneurs, Adventure Capital Limited strives to transform industries while delivering superior returns for its investors. The firm is committed to fostering collaboration between innovators and investors to achieve mutual success. The firm notably invested in the Nigerian mobility startup Gokada.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Business Development and Growth

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Business Development & Growth to lead our revenue expansion and market penetration efforts.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, driving customer acquisition, and delivering sustainable growth across key markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development and growth strategy aligned with organizational objectives
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new market opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams
• Lead and manage the business development team to achieve revenue and growth targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Drive customer acquisition, retention, and expansion initiatives
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to optimize go-to-market strategies
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions
• Monitor performance metrics and prepare regular reports on growth initiatives
• Negotiate high-value deals and close strategic partnerships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field (MBA is an advantage)
• 8–12 years of experience in business development, sales, or growth roles, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership capacity
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and securing high-value partnerships
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in fast-paced, target-driven environments
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making approach

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic planning and execution
• Market intelligence and opportunity identification
• Relationship management and influence
• Results orientation and accountability

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs to: evelyn.olanrewaju@adventurecapital.com.ng using the job title as the subjeet of the mail.