Business Development & Strategy Manager

Job title : Business Development & Strategy Manager

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and execute business growth strategies
• Identify and pursue new clients, markets and revenue opportunities
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
• Research potential corporate, creative and brand partnerships
• Develop proposals, pitches and business presentations
• Manage lead generation and client acquisition initiatives
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with brands, businesses and creatives
• Develop partnerships and collaboration opportunities
• Analyse market trends, competitors and customer needs
• Identify opportunities to improve ERIS products, services and pricing
• Track sales performance, conversion rates and revenue growth
• Develop and monitor monthly and quarterly business development targets
• Follow up with prospects and convert opportunities into paying clients
• Provide regular reports and actionable recommendations to the Founder
• Help develop systems and processes that support sustainable growth

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You should have:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in business development, strategy, sales, partnerships, marketing or a related field
• A proven track record of generating business or growing revenue
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent research and analytical abilities
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experience developing proposals, pitches and partnerships
• Excellent project and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with clients, brands and senior decision-makers
• A proactive mindset — you should be someone who sees a problem and starts looking for the solution
• The ability to turn strategy into actual execution and measurable results

YOU’LL HAVE AN ADVANTAGE IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN:

• Photography or creative studios
• Media and entertainment
• Advertising or creative agencies
• Fashion and beauty
• Content creation
• Events
• Hospitality
• Brand partnerships
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APPLICANTS SHOULD BE BASED IN YABA OR IT'S ENVIRONS