Jobs

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Brief

BFI Insights is currently seeking to hire a strategic, commercially driven, and results-oriented Business Development/Growth Manager to lead expansion, revenue growth, partnership development, and market positioning initiatives across the firm’s consulting and training functions.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities, building strategic relationships, driving client acquisition, and supporting the firm’s long-term business objectives within the consulting, financial advisory, and professional services space.
The successful candidate should possess strong business development, stakeholder management, and market expansion capabilities, with the ability to drive visibility, generate leads, secure partnerships, and contribute to the overall growth and sustainability of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute business development and growth strategies aligned with the firm’s commercial objectives
Drive client acquisition, lead generation, and conversion of prospects into long-term business relationships
Lead the firm’s LinkedIn growth strategy as the primary business visibility and client acquisition platform
Oversee the firm’s social media and digital content team, providing direction, supervision, and performance management
Manage content planning, approval, and execution across LinkedIn and other digital platforms to ensure consistent brand messaging
Translate business objectives into content strategy, including thought leadership, case studies, service positioning, and corporate storytelling
Ensure the social media team delivers consistent engagement, visibility growth, and lead generation outcomes
Monitor and evaluate social media performance metrics (reach, engagement, leads, conversions) and optimize strategy accordingly
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, partners, investors, and key stakeholders
Lead preparation of business proposals, pitch decks, capability statements, and partnership documents
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams across consulting and training offerings
Support initiatives related to grants, donor funding, strategic partnerships, and financing opportunities
Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and industry trend monitoring to support growth strategy
Coordinate digital outreach campaigns, LinkedIn networking strategies, and targeted client engagement efforts
Collaborate with internal teams to align service offerings with market demand and client needs
Track and manage the sales pipeline, conversion rates, and overall business development performance metrics
Prepare periodic growth reports, business development updates, and market intelligence reports for management
Drive brand visibility and corporate positioning across digital and offline channels
Support marketing execution to ensure alignment between content output and revenue goals
Represent the firm in professional forums, networking events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements
Ensure timely follow-up on leads, proposals, and partnership opportunities
Work closely with leadership to support expansion strategies and new market entry initiative
Perform other business development and strategic growth responsibilities as assigned by management

Experience and Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related field (Master’s Degree or professional certifications is an added advantage)
4–7 years proven experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or growth roles within consulting, financial services, or professional services
Demonstrated experience managing client pipelines, driving revenue growth, and closing business opportunities
Proven experience supervising or working closely with a social media or digital content team in a business or corporate environment
Strong experience in LinkedIn strategy, content direction, and digital engagement for business growth
Proficiency in social media management tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Meta Business Suite, Canva, or similar platforms
Experience using CRM tools such as HubSpot, Zoho CRM, Salesforce, or similar platforms for pipeline and client management
Strong ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Notion AI, Jasper, Copy.ai) to support business development activities such as content creation, proposal writing, market research, and outreach
Strong understanding of digital marketing, content performance tracking, and online brand positioning for B2B services
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, for proposals, reports, and presentations
Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver measurable growth results
Experience in managing partnerships, client relationships, or strategic collaborations is an added advantage
High level of commercial awareness, professionalism, and result orientation

Salary
N400,000 – N700,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
22nd June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@bfiinsights.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.