Business Development Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive growth by identifying, pursuing, and securing new client opportunities. The role involves building strong relationships with corporate, government, and institutional partners while shaping integrated marketing strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close new client opportunities to expand the business pipeline.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate organisations, government agencies, and institutional partners.
• Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies across digital and offline platforms.
• Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and bid submissions.
• Track, analyse, and report on sales and marketing performance metrics to measure ROI.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives such as market expansion and new service offerings.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, financial standards, and data‑privacy requirements.
• Manage client contracts and negotiations to secure sustainable partnerships.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum of 8 years proven experience in marketing and business development, preferably within education, training, or capacity‑building institutions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage small teams.

Required skills