Head of Business

Head of Business at PeSS Group

About the Role

We are a fast-growing outdoor & creative agency that helps brands come to life through bold campaigns, OOH, and experiential marketing. We’re looking for a Head of Business — a hunter, a closer, and a relationship builder who will drive revenue, manage key accounts, and scale our agency to the next level. This is not a "sit and wait" role. You will own the numbers.

Key Responsibilities

Business Growth & Revenue:

• Develop and execute business development strategies to hit monthly/quarterly revenue targets
• Identify, pitch, and close new clients in FMCG, Telco, Banking, Real Estate, and Government sectors
• Grow and manage existing key accounts to increase wallet share and retention

Client Management:

• Act as the main point of contact for strategic clients. Own the relationship end-to-end
• Lead pitches, presentations, and proposal development with the creative team
• Ensure client satisfaction and brief-to-delivery alignment

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the business development and account management team
• Work closely with Creative, Media Buying, and Operations to deliver winning campaigns
• Report weekly on pipeline, revenue forecast, and market trends to MD/CEO

Brand & Market:

• Represent the agency at industry events, networking, and awards
• Monitor competitors and market trends in outdoor advertising and creative space

Requirements

• Experience: 5-7 years in Business Development/Account Management in Advertising, OOH, or Creative Agency. Must have a proven book of clients.
• Track Record: Demonstrable success in closing deals worth ₦100M+ and managing big brands
• Skills: Excellent pitching, negotiation, and presentation skills. Commercial mindset.
• Network: Strong existing network of Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, and Procurement heads
• Education: BSc in Marketing, Business, Mass Comm, or related field. MBA is a plus.
• Personality: Aggressive on targets, creative in thinking, excellent in relationship management

What We Offer

Salary Range: N700,000 – N900,000 Net per month + Commission/Bonuses + HMO Performance Bonus: 5-10% commission on deals closed HMO, 13th Month Career Growth Work on big outdoor campaigns across Nigeria.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

Note:

• Also send, along with your CV, a Portfolio of brands/accounts you’ve handled + a 1-page note on "How you would bring ₦10 Billion in revenue to this agency in 12 months.
• Pay depends on experience, portfolio, and ability to bring in revenue. Top performers can earn ₦2M+ with commissions.