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Senior Business Development Manager

Cavista
Lagos, Nigeria Posted Jul 22, 2026
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About this role

Senior Business Development Manager

At Cavista, our mission is to empower organizations with the world’s best technology solutions. We ensure the highest level of client satisfaction through a global network of innovation, and our software solutions are custom-built to accommodate your domain and requirements. Through world-class consultation, innovative IT solutions and personalized client services, Cavista increases operational efficiency for organizations of all sizes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute short-, medium-, and long-term business development strategies aligned with Cavista Holdings’ overall growth objectives.

  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to support investment and expansion decisions.

  • Drive revenue growth through new client acquisition, strategic partnerships and alliances.

  • Lead negotiations and structuring of commercial agreements, ensuring favorable and sustainable outcomes.

  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities across Cavista Holdings and all our portfolio companies.

  • Establish and maintain relationships with senior-level stakeholders, partners, and decision-makers.

  • Work closely with subsidiary leadership teams to identify cross-selling, upselling, and synergy opportunities across Cavista Holdings.

  • Translate market insights into actionable business cases and growth plans and support portfolio companies with go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and expansion plans.

  • Support evaluation of mergers, acquisitions, and new business ventures, including due diligence and post-investment integration planning.

  • Collaborate with finance and strategy teams on valuation models, ROI analysis, and risk assessments.

  • Prepare and present clear, data-driven business development reports, proposals, and updates to executive leadership and the Board.

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on market trends, growth opportunities, and commercial risks.

  • Ensure business development activities follow global best practices, ethical standards, and governance requirements.

  • Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field (MBA or relevant postgraduate degree is an advantage).

  • Minimum of 8–12 years progressive experience in business development, strategy, consulting, or commercial leadership roles.

  • Proven experience driving growth in multi-business or holding company environments.

  • Strong track record of closing high-value deals and managing complex negotiations.

  • Experience working across multiple markets or regions is highly desirable.

  • Strong financial literacy, including business case development and commercial analysis

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