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The Head of New Business & Strategy will play a key leadership role in driving agency growth through strategic business development, leading pitch processes, and shaping the overall direction of the agency.
This position requires a senior professional with strong experience in advertising or integrated marketing communications who can strengthen market positioning and support long-term commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a robust new business strategy to expand market presence and revenue.
Identify and pursue high-value business opportunities across advertising, digital marketing, PR, experiential, and integrated communications.
Lead end-to-end pitch processes, including research, strategy formulation, proposal development, and presentations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients, partners, and key industry stakeholders.
Collaborate with Creative, Digital, Client Service, Media, and PR teams to ensure strategic alignment and execution excellence.
Review and elevate strategies across departments to maintain quality, relevance, and effectiveness.
Conduct market intelligence, competitor analysis, and industry research to refine positioning and service offerings.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
7–10 years’ experience in advertising, marketing, brand strategy, or business development.
Proven track record of winning pitches and driving revenue growth.
Strong understanding of integrated marketing communications and digital strategy.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.
Strong professional network within the marketing/advertising industry (added advantage).
Availability for on-site or hybrid work and occasional extended hours during pitches or deadlines.
Strong ethical values and alignment with the organisation’s culture and teamwork style.
The Partnerships and Development Officer will provide hands-on support in advancing the organization’s fundraising and partnership efforts.
This role focuses on assisting with coordinating grant applications, managing donor information, and supporting partnership engagement to help secure sustainable funding and strengthen external relationships.
Working closely with internal teams, the Officer will play a key support role in the execution of development strategies and day-to-day partnership activities.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Executive Director with fundraising and grant application processes.
Research, track, and monitor funding opportunities and donor prospects
Assist with proposal development, donor reports, and fundraising materials
Support coordination with foundations, corporate partners, and donors
Maintain donor records and support donor engagement activities
Assist with partnership discussions and attend relevant sector events
Work with programme and communications teams to support fundable initiatives.
Requirements
3–5 years of experience in fundraising, development, partnerships, or a related role
Experience supporting institutional grants and donor coordination
Strong research, writing, and communication skills
Familiarity with the African philanthropy or development landscape
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
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