Talent Safari

Business Development Manager

Talent Safari

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lagos • 🇳🇬 Nigeria

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities with enterprise and development sector clients.
  • Own the end-to-end sales process, from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and closing.
  • Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets.
  • Maintain accurate sales data and pipeline updates using CRM tools.
  • Cultivate and manage senior-level relationships with key decision-makers across sectors.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, product, learning design) to align solutions with client needs.
  • Represent AMI at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to raise brand visibility.
  • Provide regular sales forecasts, market intelligence, and strategic input to the Nigeria Country Lead.

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years of proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in the professional services, education, or consulting sectors.
  • Demonstrated track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.
  • Strong command of the sales cycle, from lead generation to deal closure.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, ZohoCRM, Salesforce) and sales performance tracking.
  • Established relationships with senior decision-makers in growth and large enterprise organizations in Nigeria.
  • Detail-oriented and highly resilient
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
Benefits
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, impact-driven organization shaping the future of work and leadership in Africa.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture.
  • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
  • Room for career growth across AMI’s Pan - African operations.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
B2B salessales cyclelead generationdeal closuresales performance tracking
Soft skills
detail-orientedresilientcommunication skillspresentation skillsnegotiation skillsself-starterownershipurgencyaccountabilitycollaborative
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA