About this role
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
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field.
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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.
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Demonstrable experience leading business development or revenue growth functions within a technology-focused organisation.
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Proven track record of securing high-value contracts, managing substantial revenue targets, and delivering sustainable business growth.
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Strong understanding of IT solutions, software services, technology consulting, digital transformation, and enterprise sales.
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Experience in pre-sales, strategic partnerships, and enterprise account management.
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Excellent negotiation, presentation, relationship management, and commercial skills.
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Strong leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, and team development abilities.
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An MBA or equivalent advanced qualification is an added advantage.
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Important: Prior experience in a tech startup, IT consulting firm, software company, or technology services business is crucial for this role.
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Salary and Benefits
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Open to Negotiation.
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HMO, Pension, Leave Allowance, Clothing Allowance, Birthday Allowance, and other benefits.
Application Closing Date
19th November, 2026.
Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted.