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Careers at Upswing · UST-BDM-005

Business Development Manager

Business Development & Client Acquisition. Recruitment is ongoing; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job code
UST-BDM-005
Number of openings
As required
Function / practice
Business Development & Client Acquisition
Career level
Experienced Professional
Recruitment status
Ongoing
Location
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Workplace type
Hybrid

Role overview

Lead commercial opportunity development and client acquisition across Upswing's professional-services portfolio.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop institutional and corporate opportunities.
  • Manage business-development pipelines.
  • Lead prospect engagement.
  • Develop proposals and commercial presentations.
  • Manage negotiations and opportunity progression.
  • Build strategic relationships.
  • Work with consulting teams to convert opportunities.
  • Track commercial performance.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Experience

4+ years in B2B sales, business development, consulting, banking or professional services.

Core competencies

  • Pipeline management
  • Consultative selling
  • Negotiation
  • Relationship management
  • Commercial strategy
  • CRM
  • Presentation

What will distinguish a strong candidate

Demonstrated ability to originate and convert significant B2B opportunities.

Engagement / remuneration

Competitive and market-aligned remuneration, commensurate with role scope, qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated capability.

How to apply

Submit your application through the Upswing Job Portal and quote Job Code UST-BDM-005, with a current CV and a brief statement.