Business Development & Partnerships Lead (Project-Based)

About the role

The Legacy Leadership Africa Institute is launching the Boardroom Women Leadership Programme, Africa’s premier executive board‑readiness programme for women. We are seeking a Business Development & Partnerships Lead on a project‑based, hybrid contract to drive corporate engagement, participant acquisition, and strategic partnerships for the inaugural phase.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the programme’s business development strategy.
• Identify and engage prospective corporate clients, professional bodies, women’s leadership networks, universities, NGOs and government agencies.
• Build relationships with CEOs, HR Directors, L&D Managers and senior executives to secure participant nominations and registrations.
• Prepare and present sponsorship proposals, negotiate terms and maintain sponsor relationships.
• Manage a lead pipeline, keep accurate CRM records and convert qualified prospects into confirmed participants.
• Represent the programme at meetings, conferences and networking events.
• Monitor industry trends, identify growth opportunities and recommend strategies to increase programme reach.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Management or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum three years of experience in business development, corporate sales, partnerships, relationship management, marketing or executive education.
• Proven ability to work with senior executives and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Required skills