Director, Business Development and Communications

Job Information

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    Category Business Development Jobs
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    Posted On Apr 23 ,2020
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    Qualifications Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Human Capital Partners – Our client is a Non-Governmental Organisation with over 40 years’ experience dedicated to Environmental Sustainable Development in Nigeria, seeking the services of a highly competent, result-oriented, talented and self-motivated individual with excellent track record of achievement in Public and Private sectors.

The role holder will be responsible for:

Increasing the organisation’s revenueIdentifying and developing new opportunitiesBuilding and expanding the presence of the organization and its memberships.

Responsibilities

Manage the business development and communications teams.Oversee fundraising campaigns to generate leads for the business development team.Earn media placement to position the organisation as an expert in its discipline.Meet potential corporate and High Net-worth Individual (HNI) sponsors by growing, maintaining, and leveraging his/her network.Lead corporate relationship management.Track new sponsors and emerging trendsRecommend new services and propose and develop new strategic partnerships.Write proposals, plan and guide long-term objectives to meet the organization’s needs and requirements.Research and build relationships with new sponsors.Work with assigned teams to develop proposals that speak to the sponsor’s needs, concerns, and objectives.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Environmental Sciences or any related subject from a reputable university.
  • A minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience with at least five (5) years experience in business development and a minimum of three (3) years experience in fundraising from the private sector and/or development agencies.
  • Proven experience of working with directors/senior management in the development of corporate partnerships and relationships with High Net-worth Individuals (HNI).
  • Persistence, passion, communication and people skills are essential.
  • Good understanding of how to leverage technology to stay ahead of peer organizations.
  • Proven track records, passionate about achieving results and strategic/innovative in seeking for opportunities to grow the organization.
  • Good understanding of the environmental based matters and sustainable development.
  • Excellent research, analysis and report writing skills.
  • Highly computer literate (with knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and spoken English.Strong digital marketing / social media experience.