Total Child School is a co-educational Nursery, Primary and Secondary School. The school is sited at a serene location providing a beautiful, natural and highly conducive atmosphere for learning. The School promises every child a privileged, purposeful, enriching, very enjoyable and memorable school life.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Summary
- The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and growing sustainable commercial opportunities across the school’s enterprise portfolio.
- The role oversees business growth initiatives, retail operations, financial performance, partnerships, and team leadership to ensure profitability, efficiency, and alignment with the school’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
Business Growth & Development:
- Develop and implement annual business plans for the school’s enterprise unit.
- Identify new income-generating opportunities within the school community.
- Introduce new products and services based on parents’ and students’ needs.
Retail & Operational Oversight:
- Oversee daily retail operations (uniforms, books, supplies, etc.).
- Ensure effective inventory management and prevent stock losses or shortages.
- Supervise retail systems, stock records, and sales reporting.
- Coordinate suppliers and logistics to ensure efficient service delivery.
Financial Management:
- Approve pricing recommendations in line with approval processes.
- Work with Accounts to prepare budgets, forecasts, and expenditure plans.
Market, Partnerships & Relationships:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, vendors, and service providers.
- Promote enterprise services and identify cross-selling opportunities.
People Management & Governance:
- Supervise Business Officer, Retail/Enterprise Officer, and Logistics Officer.
- Set performance targets and provide coaching to improve productivity and service quality.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting, or a related field (minimum Second Class Lower).
- Chartered Accountant qualification with a strong marketing or commercial bias.
- Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory or management experience.
- Strong understanding of financial management, retail operations, and business development.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong business and commercial awareness
- Financial literacy and analytical thinking
- Leadership and people management skills
- Negotiation and relationship management skills
- High integrity, accountability, and professionalism
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic IT tools
- Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented
Application Closing Date
10th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: s.totalchild@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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