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- Lagos, Nigeria
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Role Overview
We are looking for a commercially driven Partnerships Lead to identify, develop, and convert strategic partnership opportunities into measurable business results.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in generating qualified leads, building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and developing long-term commercial partnerships that drive client acquisition, revenue, referrals, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and generate qualified leads across corporate, institutional, government, investor, and strategic partner segments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing partners, ensuring consistent engagement and follow-up.
Develop lasting, commercially driven relationships that translate into partnerships, client mandates, referrals, and revenue opportunities.
Manage the partnership pipeline from prospecting and initial engagement through negotiation, agreement, and execution.
Develop partnership proposals, MOUs, and commercial frameworks.
Identify cross-selling, referral, joint venture, funding, and other business development opportunities.
Engage senior decision-makers and key stakeholders to create strategic business opportunities.
Represent the company at relevant meetings, events, and industry engagements.
Collaborate with Business Development, Finance, Management, and other teams to convert partnership opportunities into successful engagements.
Maintain accurate partnership records and provide regular pipeline and performance reports.
Key Performance Expectations
Consistently generate and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified partnership and business opportunities.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing partners.
Convert qualified opportunities into partnerships, mandates, referrals, and revenue.
Secure new commercial partnerships and strategic relationships.
Identify and pursue cross-selling and business development opportunities.
Maintain accurate pipeline records and submit timely reports.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, International Relations, or a related field.
4–6 years of experience in partnerships, business development, corporate relations, strategic alliances, or a related commercial role.
Proven experience generating qualified leads and converting prospects into commercial opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term professional relationships with clients, institutions, and strategic partners.
Track record of securing partnerships, client mandates, commercial agreements, or revenue-generating opportunities.
Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial acumen, relationship-building ability, and business development mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; CRM experience is an advantage.
Added Advantage:
Experience working with government institutions, development organisations, investors, financial institutions, consulting firms, or other B2B environments.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV highlighting their experience in lead generation, partnership development, relationship management, and measurable commercial results to: hr@prestigiousconsultinggroup.ng using "Application for Partnerships Lead" as the subject of the email.
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