Business Development Consultant - Higher Education Partnerships at Retail Development and Investment Company (RDICAFRICA)

RDICAFRICA is a dynamic organization committed to driving innovation, sustainable development, and business growth across Africa. We provide strategic consulting, research, business development, capacity building, digital transformation, and project management services to public and private sector clients.

Our products and solutions include business advisory services, training and professional development programs, digital business solutions, market research reports, project implementation support, and enterprise development initiatives tailored to meet the evolving needs of organizations and communities.

At RDICAFRICA, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to make meaningful contributions, develop their careers, and create lasting impact across diverse industries. If you are passionate about solving real-world challenges and shaping Africa’s future through innovation, RDICAFRICA offers an exciting environment to grow and thrive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Consultant - Higher Education Partneerships

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• Are you a results-driven business development professional with a proven track record of selling products or services to universities and higher education institutions?
• INARIC is looking for an experienced Business Development Consultant to drive institutional partnerships and business growth for Stateloyalty.ng, our education technology platform focused on strengthening engagement between institutions and their stakeholders.

About the Role

• The Business Development Consultant will lead the acquisition of universities and tertiary institutions as clients, develop strategic partnerships, and drive revenue through consultative selling.
• The ideal candidate understands the higher education ecosystem and has established relationships with key decision-makers within universities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and acquire universities and tertiary institutions as clients.
• Develop and execute business development strategies that achieve revenue targets.
• Build relationships with Vice Chancellors, Registrars, ICT Directors, Student Affairs departments, Alumni Offices, and other institutional stakeholders.
• Present and demonstrate Stateloyalty.ng solutions to decision-makers.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close deals.
• Develop strategic partnerships with education sector stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities within the higher education sector.
• Collaborate with the marketing and product teams to improve customer acquisition strategies.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and CRM records.
• Represent the company at education conferences, exhibitions, and networking events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or a related field (MBA is an advantage).
• 4 - 6 years’ experience in business development or enterprise sales.
• Demonstrated success selling products or services to universities or tertiary institutions.
• Strong network within Nigeria’s higher education sector.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and achieve ambitious sales targets.
• Strong proposal writing and consultative selling skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape the growth of an innovative education technology platform.
• Flexible, collaborative work environment.
• Career growth within a fast-growing innovation and consulting company.
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact across Nigeria’s higher education sector.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: info@rdicafrica.com cc: rdicafrica@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: If you have a passion for building strategic partnerships and a successful history of working with universities, we’d love to hear from you.