Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Head of Business Development at Huko Advisory Services Limited

At Huko Advisory Services, we help businesses unlock their full potential through smart, strategic, and innovative human capital solutions. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, we provide HR outsourcing, recruitment, training, consulting, and workforce development services to businesses across industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Head of Business Development

Location: Abuja, Nigeria (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director / Board of Directors

Role Overview

• Trydnt is seeking a dynamic, high-calibre executive to take full ownership of our business development engine and daily operations. This dual-impact role requires a rare combination of a relentless growth driver and an organized operational leader.
• As the COO / Head of Business Development, you will be responsible for aggressively expanding Trydnt’s market footprint identifying new clients, structuring high-value proposals, and closing deals while simultaneously managing internal staff, optimizing corporate structures, and ensuring seamless daily service delivery.
• You will essentially run the day-to-day business, freeing executive leadership to focus on long-term vision and macro-strategy.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Revenue Growth (50%):

• Pipeline Generation: Lead the end-to-end market research strategy to identify, target, and secure new corporate, institutional, and public sector clients.
• Proposal & Bidding Management: Personally oversee and execute the drafting, structuring, and submission of highly technical business proposals, expressions of interest (EOIs), and competitive tender documents.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary executive face of Trydnt for new prospects, pitching services, negotiating high-value contracts, and managing client onboarding.
• Market Strategy: Analyze market trends to position Trydnt’s service offerings competitively within the regional landscape.

Operational Leadership & Internal Management (40%)

• Daily Operations: Direct and supervise all daily administrative and operational activities of the firm to ensure efficiency and alignment with corporate goals.
• Staff Leadership & Performance: Manage, mentor, and evaluate internal staff and project teams. Establish clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and foster a high-performance culture.
• Internal Structuring: Continually assess and refine Trydnt’s internal workflows, reporting lines, and operational policies to maximize productivity and scalability.
• Resource Allocation: Manage project timelines, logistics, and resource distribution to ensure client deliverables are met on time and within budget.

Strategy & Reporting (10%)

• Executive Alignment: Collaborate closely with the Managing Director to translate the company's long-term vision into actionable operational and sales targets.
• Performance Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive weekly and monthly reports on business development pipelines, financial health, and operational milestones.

Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Success

• Revenue Growth: Volume and value of new client contracts secured.
• Proposal Win-Rate: Efficiency and success percentage of submitted corporate proposals.
• Operational Efficiency: Improvement in internal project turnaround times and resource utilization.
• Staff Retention & Output: Overall performance index and retention rates of internal team members.

Required Profile & Qualifications

• Experience: 8–10 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., COO, Business Development Director, General Manager, or Senior Consultant).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Management, or a related field. An MBA or relevant Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in B2B corporate sales, commercial proposal writing, and navigating complex procurement processes.
• Operational Acumen: Strong experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, restructuring internal processes, and driving operational excellence.
• Local Market Expertise: Deep understanding of the Abuja business ecosystem, including corporate, government, and development-sector networks.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional negotiation skills, flawless written and verbal communication, strategic thinking, and decisive leadership.

Salary
N900,000 - N1,100,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@huko-advisory.com using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.