Commercial Lead (Head of Unit) at Strengths Africa Limited

Company: Gidi Civil Construction Limited

Who We Are

Gidi Civil Construction is a fast-growing construction company delivering high-quality residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Nigeria. As part of the Gidi Group, we are committed to excellence, timely delivery, and superior build quality.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on impactful construction projects
• Be part of a growing and dynamic organization
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities

Job Summary

We are looking for a Commercial Lead (Head of Unit) who will serve as the engine behind our growth agenda, someone who can spot opportunities, shape winning bids, and build the kind of client relationships that drive long-term value

Role Description

Lead GIDI CIVIL’s commercial growth agenda by originating opportunities, managing strategic client relationships, improving bid quality, and ensuring the company wins profitable work aligned with delivery capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s business development and market penetration strategy.
• Build and maintain a healthy opportunity pipeline across target segments.
• Lead structured bid / no-bid assessments based on fit, viability, and risk.
• Oversee high-quality proposals, tenders, capability statements, and submissions.
• Build and manage senior client, consultant, and partner relationships.
• Guide brand positioning, market visibility, and commercial intelligence reporting.
  
  What Success Looks Like
• Contribute to active bids within 60–90 days
• Demonstrate ability to improve bid competitiveness
• Play a role in securing projects within 3–6 months
• Build a track record of revenue contribution and commercial impact

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience, preferably in construction/real estate.
• Strong understanding of contracts, pricing, client negotiation, proposal writing, and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial writing, communication, and relationship-management skills.