Business Development Executive at MELSW Limited

Salary Range: ₦600,000 – ₦800,000 gross monthly (commensurate with experience)

Reports to: Executive Director

Job Summary

Our client, an NGO, is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Business Development Executive to spearhead the outreach and growth of its flagship training product designed for Boards and senior leadership teams. The ideal candidate will be a bold self-starter with the capacity to translate vision into action, secure strategic partnerships, and contribute to program design and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to promote it’s training offerings to boardrooms and senior executives
• Identify, engage, and manage relationships with prospective clients, corporate leaders, and institutional partners
• Drive lead generation, pitch proposals, close opportunities, and maintain a sales pipeline
• Represent the organization at industry events, pitch meetings, and networking forums
• Collaborate with the program team to refine training content in alignment with market needs
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the organization’s mission, products, and competitive landscape
• Provide regular reporting on business development metrics, client engagement, and conversion
• Work with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and satisfaction of client organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or corporate engagement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to work independently and take initiative
• Experience with program or product design is an advantage
• High level of professionalism and confidence in engaging executive-level stakeholders