Bridgemead Limited - Our client, a diversified industrial group, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Group Head, Business Development & Strategy
Location: Lagos
About the Role
Our client, a diversified industrial group, is seeking an experienced Group Head, Business Development and Strategy to drive corporate strategy, business growth, market expansion, and commercial performance across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement corporate strategy, annual business plans, and long-term growth initiatives.
Lead market intelligence, competitor analysis, pricing strategy, and demand forecasting.
Partner with business unit leaders to review performance, identify growth opportunities, and drive market penetration.
Develop expansion strategies across Nigeria, West Africa, and other African markets.
Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and potential joint ventures.
Prepare business cases, strategic reports, and recommendations for executive management and the Board.
Monitor strategic initiatives, commercial performance, and benefits realisation.
Lead and develop the business development, strategy, and business intelligence team.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline.
12–15 years’ relevant experience in corporate strategy, business development, commercial management, sales leadership, or business intelligence, with at least 5 years in senior management.
Strong expertise in financial modelling, pricing, market analysis, and strategic planning.
Experience working with multiple business units, preferably within manufacturing, steel, mining, construction, infrastructure, or other industrial sectors.
Demonstrated experience in business case development, market expansion, and executive-level stakeholder engagement.
Strong analytical, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel within Nigeria and across African markets.
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Closes Monday 26 October · 4 days left
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Application Closing Date
26th October, 2026.
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