Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
1. Oversee the operational Business Development function, and establish structure, reporting, rules of engagement, as well as metrics.
2. Master the art (proposals and points of views) and science (metrics, operating procedures, process) of Business Development.
3. Lead proposal and statement of work conception and writing.
4. Thorough understanding of the various design skillsets required for project staffing.
5. Articulate the rules of engagement for Business Development and studio collaboration.
6. Coach less-experienced Business Development team members.
7. Create the playbook for all Business Development functions, processes, and material availability.
8. Lead the team's briefing about pursuits.
9. Collaborate with the CEO to ensure operations are optimized for both Business Development and the project team.
10. Assume responsibility for the overall quality of Business Development processes, procedures, and methods.
11. Ensure the Business Development operational methods and procedures are applied to qualified incoming work.
12. Oversee the creation of best-practices documentation and cross-referenced support materials.
13. Lead orals and discovery sessions.
14. Attend, help plan, and contribute to the company and business development community events; be an Ambassador of the company.

Requirements
1. 5–10 years of strategy, account management, or digital sales experience, preferably at a Management Consulting firm or IT consultancy.
2. Bachelor’s degree.
3. Experience in Business Development or related field.
4. Must have advanced understanding of the roles involved in Service Design and Digital Project Creation.
5. Must be advanced in tools that monitor Business Development process and performance.

What sets you apart:
1. Ability to provide operational guidance for Business Development personnel as they navigate processes and procedures.
2. Lead the enforcement of Business Development operational guidelines.
3. Support three pitches per quarter to balance operational duties.

Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to recruit@gidijobs.com