Business Development Lead Abuja

At Strengths Africa Limited, we are a dynamic people and business support company dedicated to unlocking potential and driving transformation across Africa. We specialize in delivering tailored training, consulting, and capacity-building solutions that empower individuals and elevate organizational performance. Partnering with clients across various sectors—such as financial services, public sector, energy, and healthcare—our focus is on fostering sustainable growth and excellence. We believe in the power of people to create lasting change and help organizations achieve their strategic goals.  We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title:  Business Development Lead Recruiterdashboard access

Location: Abuja (FCT) Role Summary

We are seeking a highly driven Business Development Lead who can take ownership of business opportunities, build strategic relationships, and convert engagements into measurable business outcomes. This is not a routine sales role. We are not looking for someone whose primary contribution is making calls and sending emails. We are looking for a commercially intelligent operator who can take ownership of opportunities, drive execution, coordinate proposals, engage decision-makers, and convert conversations into measurable business outcomes. Your responsibility is to ensure opportunities move forward, proposals are developed, follow-ups happen, and business is won.

What You’ll Do

Own and manage the organisation's business opportunity pipeline Track and progress opportunities from identification through closure Ensure opportunities do not stall due to poor follow-up or lack of execution Maintain visibility over all active opportunities

Develop and execute client acquisition strategies Secure new business opportunities Expand the company’s client base and revenue streams.

Business proposals Capability statements Presentations Expressions of interest Client solutions

Coordinate proposal processes and ensure timely submission Convert opportunities into signed engagements and commercial outcomes.

Build relationships with corporate decision-makers and prospective clients Conduct meetings, presentations, and opportunity discussions Position the company’s services effectively within target markets

Coordinate internal teams required to support opportunity development Ensure commitments made to prospective clients are delivered Drive responsiveness and accountability throughout the sales process

Identify emerging commercial opportunities Monitor market trends and client needs Generate actionable insights that support growth initiatives.

How Success Will Be Measured

Pipeline value managed Opportunities progressed Proposal conversion rates Revenue generated New clients acquired Client retention and repeat business Commercial growth contribution.

Required Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Development, Client Acquisition, Corporate Sales, Consulting, Professional Services, Learning & Development, or related fields Demonstrated track record of generating and converting business opportunities Experience managing complex sales cycles and corporate engagements Strong proposal-writing and presentation skills.

Think commercially and strategically Have a strong bias for execution Take ownership without waiting to be chased Highly organised and outcome-driven Can confidently engage senior decision-makers Understands B2B sales, consulting, and professional services Demonstrates strong proposal-writing and communication skills.

29th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Business Development Lead" as the subject of the mail.

Note: 

This role is not for individuals who require constant supervision or detailed instructions before acting. We are looking for someone who can independently build momentum, sustain it, and convert opportunities into measurable business outcomes.