Assistant Manager - Business Development, Marketing & Sales at Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Job Description

• The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)—Africa’s foremost and globally respected business advocacy institution—invites applications from suitably qualified and high-performing professionals for the position of Assistant Manager, Business Development, Marketing & Sales in its Business Education Services and Training (BEST) Department.
• This role presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional with strong experience in sales, marketing, and business development to contribute to impactful training, education, and capacity-building initiatives designed to strengthen businesses and professionals across Nigeria and beyond.

Role Summary

• The Assistant Manager, Business Development, Marketing & Sales will support the development and execution of innovative sales, marketing, and business development strategies aimed at expanding the reach, visibility, and revenue of the BEST Department’s training programmes and professional development services.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in lead generation, client engagement, partnership development, sponsorship acquisition, and revenue growth, while ensuring effective promotion and delivery of training programmes.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to promote BEST training programmes and services.
• Build and maintain a robust business development database to support market penetration and targeted outreach.
• Drive the marketing of the department’s training services, certification programmes, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Source and secure corporate sponsorships, partnerships, and funding for training programmes and special projects.
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns, outreach initiatives, and promotional events that generate qualified leads.
• Monitor market trends, customer insights, and competitor activities to refine marketing and sales strategies.
• Coordinate collaborative initiatives with industry stakeholders, corporate organizations, and development partners.
• Support effective team collaboration and cross-functional engagement within the BEST Department.
• Prepare sales performance reports, market intelligence briefs, and strategic insights for management decision-making.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. Other disciplined with cognate experience in the core role may be accepted.
• Professional certifications in Marketing, Business Development, or Project Management (e.g., CIM, PMP) will be an added advantage.
• 6 -:8 years’ relevant experience in sales, marketing, and business development.
• Proven track record in revenue generation, client acquisition, and relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage campaigns, analyze data, and produce high-quality reports.
• Highly creative, proactive, adaptable, and target-driven.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet ambitious performance targets.