Business Development Manager at Corona Schools Trust Council

Corona Schools Trust Council - The focus of the Corona Schools' Trust Council is the development of world-class schools.  World class in all facets of our operations - curriculum, teaching methodologies, staff quality, libraries, technology, buildings, resources, facilities, management and so on. In order to sustain our  mission to deliver world- class education to children inculcate high moral and ethical values as we prepare them for a life of service and fulfilment, we have embarked on a number of school improvement initiatives in recent years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos

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
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers1@coronaschools.org using the position as subject of email.