Head of Business Development

Job title: Head of Business Development

Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Business Development to lead business growth, drive new client acquisition, and build strategic relationships that generate significant revenue. The ideal candidate must have a strong industry network and a verifiable track record of winning substantial business within experiential marketing, advertising, events, media, creative services, or a related sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies that drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Identify, pursue, and secure high-value business opportunities and strategic accounts.
• Leverage an extensive network of clients, brands, agencies, and industry stakeholders to generate new business.
• Lead the end-to-end business development process, from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and closing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and corporate clients.
• Develop compelling proposals, pitches, and commercial presentations tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, production, and project teams to develop winning solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to maintain a competitive edge.
• Manage the business development pipeline and consistently deliver against revenue targets.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities, and client engagements.

Requirements

• HND or BSc with 10–15 years of progressive experience in Business Development, Sales, Client Services, or a related commercial role.
• Proven experience and a verifiable track record of winning substantial business.
• Strong existing network across experiential marketing, advertising, events, media, creative services, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently generate and convert high-value business opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, pitching, and closing skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management abilities.
• Strategic thinker with strong knowledge of the Nigerian business and marketing landscape.
• Ability to operate at a senior level and engage confidently with C-suite executives and key decision-makers.
• A strong network and demonstrable portfolio of business wins will be highly advantageous.

Salary

N2,000,000 - N3,000,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.