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Head of Business Development (Tech Startup/ IT Consulting)

Proten International
9th Mile, Enugu Posted Oct 29, 2026
On-site

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Proten International - Head of Business Development (Tech Startup/ IT Consulting)

Location: 9th Mile, Enugu Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Job Summary

  • A fast-growing technology consulting firm is seeking a commercially driven Head of Business Development to lead its business development, sales, pre-sales, and account management functions.
  • The ideal candidate must have proven experience driving revenue growth within a tech startup, IT consulting firm, software company, or technology services business.
  • The successful candidate will develop growth strategies, secure enterprise clients, build strategic partnerships, expand market presence, and drive sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement business development strategies to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and profitability.
  • Lead sales and business development teams to achieve revenue targets through strategic prospecting and effective pipeline management.
  • Drive enterprise client acquisition across IT consulting, software, technology solutions, and digital transformation markets.
  • Oversee pre-sales activities, including solution development, proposals, presentations, and responses to RFPs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with C-level executives, enterprise clients, strategic partners, and key decision-makers.
  • Identify new markets, industry opportunities, strategic partnerships, and potential revenue streams.
  • Develop account management strategies that improve client retention, recurring revenue, upselling, and cross-selling.
  • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and business intelligence to guide business growth strategies.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and executive networking engagements.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing business development team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in business development, enterprise sales, or account management, preferably within a tech startup, IT consulting firm, software company, or technology services business.

  • Demonstrable experience leading business development or revenue growth functions within a technology-focused organisation.

  • Proven track record of securing high-value contracts, managing substantial revenue targets, and delivering sustainable business growth.

  • Strong understanding of IT solutions, software services, technology consulting, digital transformation, and enterprise sales.

  • Experience in pre-sales, strategic partnerships, and enterprise account management.

  • Excellent negotiation, presentation, relationship management, and commercial skills.

  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, and team development abilities.

  • An MBA or equivalent advanced qualification is an added advantage.

  • Important: Prior experience in a tech startup, IT consulting firm, software company, or technology services business is crucial for this role.

  • Salary and Benefits

  • Open to Negotiation.

  • HMO, Pension, Leave Allowance, Clothing Allowance, Birthday Allowance, and other benefits.

Application Closing Date

19th November, 2026.

Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted.

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