Partnerships Officer

Work Mode: Remote with Field Assignments

Industry: Marketing, Sales & Business Development

Department: Business Development

Job Summary

MRIGHT NIGERIA LIMITED is seeking a proactive, results-driven and relationship-oriented Partnerships Officer to identify, develop and manage strategic business partnerships that will support the company's growth and expansion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying prospective corporate clients, establishing business relationships, presenting MRIGHT's services, negotiating partnership opportunities and securing business agreements with organisations, particularly within the FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, telecommunications, retail and financial services sectors.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Identify, research and develop relationships with potential corporate partners, clients and business organisations.

Source new business opportunities and establish strategic partnerships that align with the company's objectives.

Identify FMCG companies, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and SMEs that require sales outsourcing and field marketing services.

Prepare and deliver professional business proposals, presentations and partnership offers.

Initiate contact with prospective partners through emails, phone calls, networking, meetings and physical visits.

Negotiate partnership terms, commercial agreements and mutually beneficial business arrangements.

Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate executives, business owners and key decision-makers.

Represent MRIGHT NIGERIA LIMITED at business meetings, networking events, industry exhibitions and corporate engagements.

Collaborate with the Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to develop partnership opportunities into actual business contracts.

Maintain an updated database of prospective partners, existing clients and business opportunities.

Monitor partnership performance and ensure agreed deliverables and business objectives are achieved.

Prepare weekly and monthly partnership development reports for management.

Follow up on proposals, negotiations and outstanding business opportunities to ensure successful conversion.

Identify opportunities for strategic collaborations, joint marketing campaigns and long-term business relationships.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The successful candidate will be evaluated based on:

Number of qualified corporate prospects identified.

Number of partnership meetings secured.

Number of business proposals submitted.

Number of partnership agreements and contracts secured.

Value of new business generated.

Conversion rate of prospects into active clients.

Quality of partner relationships and client retention.

Timely submission of business development reports.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Public Relations, Economics or a related discipline.

Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in partnerships, business development, corporate sales, marketing or relationship management.

Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities and develop corporate relationships.

Good understanding of business development and sales processes.

Ability to prepare professional business proposals and reports.

Strong networking, interpersonal and relationship management abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and other business productivity tools.

Ability to work independently and meet agreed business targets.

Willingness to travel for business meetings and field engagements when required.

Preferred Candidate Attributes

Existing relationships with FMCG companies, distributors, manufacturers or retail businesses will be an advantage.

Experience securing corporate contracts or business partnerships.

Strong commercial awareness and a results-oriented mindset.

Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into profitable business relationships.

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration.

Performance-based incentives and rewards.

Opportunities for professional development.

Exposure to corporate business development and strategic partnerships.

Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an expanding Nigerian company.

A flexible and results-driven working environment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: mrightnigerialimited@gmail.com using the position as subject of email.

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