Business Development Manager

Role Description

• The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Lagos.
• This role is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, including retail partnerships, corporate clients, and institutional buyers.
• Day-to-day tasks include conducting market research, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, negotiating contracts, and preparing sales proposals.
• The Business Development Manager will collaborate with marketing and operations teams to design and implement growth strategies, track performance metrics, and optimize sales processes.
• The role also involves representing Auldon Limited at industry events, monitoring competitor activity, and ensuring that business development initiatives align with the company’s mission of making children happy with quality toys.

Qualifications

• Strong business development and sales skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, and client relationship building.
• Experience in market research, opportunity analysis, and strategic planning to support revenue growth.
• Solid negotiation, presentation, and communication skills for engaging partners and closing deals.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and customer service.
• Proven experience in retail, FMCG, consumer goods, or a related industry is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Comfort with using CRM tools, MS Office, and basic data analysis to track performance and inform decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment in Lagos, with strong organizational and time management skills.