Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Bridgemead Advisory

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time

Engagement Partner: Bridgemead Advisory

Industry: Consulting

Salary: 600k + benefits.

Role Summary:

The Business Development Manager will lead Bridgemead Advisory's commercial growth by driving new business acquisition, expanding existing client relationships, and positioning the firm as a trusted advisory partner. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies that increase revenue, build long-term client partnerships, and create opportunities to deliver recruitment, executive search, organizational development, leadership, and advisory solutions. This role serves as the critical link between market opportunities and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Growth & Business Development

Develop and execute commercial strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth and expand Bridgemead's market presence.

Identify, qualify, and acquire new clients across the firm's target industries while maintaining a healthy pipeline of commercial opportunities.

Lead the entire business development process from prospecting and client engagement through proposal development, negotiation, and successful deal closure.

Conduct market research to identify high-value prospects, emerging business opportunities, and potential strategic partnerships.

Achieve agreed revenue, client acquisition, and commercial performance targets.

Client Relationship Management & Account Growth

Build and maintain strong relationships with CEOs, Managing Directors, HR Directors, CFOs, COOs, and other senior business leaders.

Conduct consultative discovery meetings to understand client challenges and recommend tailored recruitment and advisory solutions.

Grow existing client accounts through cross-selling and upselling of Bridgemead's recruitment, executive search, leadership, and advisory services.

Strengthen long-term client relationships to increase client lifetime value and repeat business while collaborating with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery.

Commercial Strategy & Market Development

Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities and recommend strategic initiatives.

Support the development of new service offerings, pricing strategies, and commercial approaches that balance competitiveness with profitability.

Represent Bridgemead Advisory at executive forums, conferences, networking events, and industry engagements to enhance brand visibility and generate new business opportunities.

Contribute to thought leadership initiatives through executive roundtables, industry reports, webinars, articles, and professional networking platforms.

Proposal Development & Commercial Operations

Prepare compelling proposals, capability statements, commercial presentations, and client solutions that address business needs.

Negotiate commercial terms and ensure seamless transition of new engagements to the service delivery team.

Maintain an accurate CRM, monitor commercial pipeline performance, develop revenue forecasts, and provide regular reports on commercial activities and key performance metrics.

Recommend improvements to commercial processes, systems, and client engagement practices to improve business efficiency and sales effectiveness.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success in this role will be measured by:

Revenue growth | New client acquisition | Commercial pipeline value and health | Number and value of deals closed | Proposal conversion rate | Client retention and repeat business | Revenue generated through cross-selling and advisory services | Strategic partnerships established | Revenue forecast accuracy | Market visibility and business development initiatives executed

Candidate Profile

Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Economics, Human Resources, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 5–8 years' experience in Business Development, Commercial Management, Sales, Client Relationship Management, Consulting, or a related commercial role.

Must have experience working in Consulting or Accounting firm.

Demonstrated success acquiring and managing B2B clients.

Experience selling professional services, HR solutions, consulting, executive search, or business advisory services will be a significant advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Strong commercial and business acumen

Strategic thinking and consultative selling skills

Business development and executive relationship management

Proposal development and commercial negotiation

Financial awareness and market analysis

Pipeline management and CRM proficiency

Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

High level of professionalism, credibility, and executive presence

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate is:

Entrepreneurial and commercially driven | Results-oriented with a strong growth mindset | Relationship-focused and customer-centric | Self-motivated, resilient, and proactive | Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving ability | Comfortable engaging senior executives and decision-makers | Able to work independently with minimal supervision

What Success Looks Like

The successful Commercial Manager will:

Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified commercial opportunities.

Consistently win new business across Bridgemead's target sectors.

Increase revenue through both new client acquisition and account expansion.

Establish strategic referral and partnership channels.

Position Bridgemead Advisory as a trusted business advisory partner for growing organisations.

Strengthen long-term client relationships through integrated recruitment and advisory solutions.

Make a significant contribution to the firm's commercial growth, profitability, and long-term success.

Method of Application

Send CV to: [email protected] using "Business Development Manager" as the subject of the email.

Pay: ₦500,000.00 - ₦600,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person