Business Development Manager at a Leading Media Organization - Talent Pool Resources International Limited

Talent Pool Resources International Limited - Our client, a leading Media organization, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Media

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager (Development Sector) to drive institutional growth by securing strategic partnerships, donor funding, and new business opportunities within the development sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify and engage donor agencies, government institutions, NGOs, multilateral organizations, and development partners.
• Lead the preparation and submission of grants, EOIs, RFQs, RFPs, tenders, and concept notes.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with institutional clients and stakeholders.
• Drive client acquisition, account growth, contract negotiations, and partnership management.
• Coordinate proposal development, pricing, quality assurance, and submission processes.
• Monitor donor trends, funding opportunities, competitor activities, and market intelligence.
• Maintain CRM records, business development pipeline, and forecasting reports.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Creative teams to ensure successful project handover and client satisfaction.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Business Development team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Development, Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in institutional business development, partnerships, proposal development, fundraising, or strategic growth, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Previous experience in the Media, Communications, Public Relations, Donor-funded Projects is highly preferred.
• Proven experience securing donor funding, winning competitive bids, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of donor-funded programmes, institutional fundraising, procurement processes, and partnership development.
• Excellent proposal writing, negotiation, stakeholder management, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using CRM or pipeline management tools is an added advantage.
• Applicants must be between 28 and 37 years of age.
• Male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Must have a polished professional appearance, excellent grooming, strong executive presence, and confidence suitable for a client-facing role

Salary
N600,000 - N800,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talentpoolresourcesng@gmail.com using "Business Development Manager, Abuja" as the subject of the email.