Careers at Upswing · UST-BDS-007
Director / Senior Manager, Business Development & Strategic Accounts
Business Development & Client Acquisition. Recruitment is ongoing; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Job code
- UST-BDS-007
- Number of openings
- As required
- Function / practice
- Business Development & Client Acquisition
- Career level
- Senior / Leadership
- Recruitment status
- Ongoing
- Location
- Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Role overview
Provide senior leadership for strategic business development, institutional relationships and high-value commercial opportunities.
Key responsibilities
- Originate high-value opportunities.
- Develop C-suite and institutional relationships.
- Lead strategic account development.
- Shape proposals and commercial strategies.
- Lead major negotiations.
- Build strategic partnerships.
- Manage senior-level opportunity pipelines.
- Support revenue-growth strategy.
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Experience
8+ years in business development, consulting, banking, professional services or related commercial roles.
Core competencies
Strategic selling, executive engagement, negotiation, relationship management, commercial leadership and pipeline management.
What will distinguish a strong candidate
A strong record of originating and closing significant institutional or corporate engagements.
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-BDS-007, with a current CV and a brief statement.