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Lagos Full Time

Retail, Fashion & FMCG NGN 150, ,000 Negotiable Plus Commission

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Here's a list of essential skills required for a Business Manager: 1. Leadership 2. Financial Acumen 3. Strategic Thinking 4. Communication 5. Problem-Solving 6. Analytical Skills 7. Project Management 8. Negotiation 9. Adaptability 10. Networking

A Business Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and financial performance of an organization or a specific department within a company. Their key duties typically include:

• Minimum Qualification : Degree
• Experience Level : Mid level
• Experience Length : 3 years
• Working Hours : Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing business strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Financial Management: Managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure profitability and sustainability.
• Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring staff, fostering collaboration, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Performance Analysis: Monitoring performance metrics and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement.
• Client Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners to enhance business opportunities.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory requirements and manages risks effectively.
  Overall, a Business Manager plays a critical role in driving growth and efficiency within the organization.

Requirements:

• Atleast 3-5 years of experience
• BSc. Degree in a relevant course of study

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Manager in Ibadan to lead and grow its business operations. This position involves steering sales teams, strategizing market expansion, maintaining customer relations, and ensuring top performance across commercial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of sales advisors to consistently achieve set business targets.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive customer acquisition and market growth in Ibadan.
• Train, coach, and motivate team members to deliver peak performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure retention and satisfaction.
• Monitor sales performance and prepare regular reports on business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' proven experience in sales, business development, or insurance.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with a track record of success.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Goal-driven, proactive, and able to analyze market trends to make informed decisions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦120, ₦150,000.00 per month

Application Deadline: 10/09/2025

JOB TITLE: Business Manager (Motor Business)

REPORTS TO: Head of Motors Business

SUPERVISES: Sales Managers, Sales Executives & Admin & Logistics staff within the Motors subsidiary

About Client:

Our client, a diversified solution provider in Nigeria, offering Toyota automobile sales, CNG Conversion, Industrial Equipment and others is currently seeking for a business Manager to head their motor business. To ensure the profitability of all assigned motor business through strategic planning and management of resources in the most cost-effective ways.

Role Description:

This is a full-time role for a Business Manager located in Lagos. The Business Manager will oversee daily business operations, develop effective business strategies, manage financial activities, lead and manage a team, and ensure outstanding customer service. They will also be responsible for sales management and driving business growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Core Business Functions

• Revenue Growth and Profitability in assigned business.

• Provide leadership to the teams and manage the sales of the company's automobile products and services.

• In partnership with the respective Managers, develop and implement strategic plans that meet business goals and objectives for the sales of our automobile business.

• Ensures consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues (vehicles) through positive planning, deployment, and management of resources.

• Profitably manage the business working capital in terms of inventory, debt, turnover, and assets.

• Identify objectives, strategies, and action plans to improve short and long-term sales and earnings.

• Collaborate with Human Capital Development (HCD) dept. to recruit and develop a team of executives critical to effective running of assigned business.

• Ensure commitment to and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across the organization.

• Create a culture of transparency and communication within the motors subsidiary in alignment with the Group's policies.

• Develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, including shareholders and government agencies

• Proactively address challenges in the internal and external environment to protect business interests.

• Where and when applicable, act as a strategic support to the Head of Business in managing the day-to-day operations of the motors business and any other as may be assigned.

• Act as the brand's representative, when necessary, both internally and externally.

• Carry out any other business-related assignment as may be assigned.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Plan and ensure that all sales objectives are strategically aligned; support teams where relevant with the process of defining, managing, and cascading targets throughout the sales force.

• Execute - build Structured Selling capabilities ensuring that Sales Representatives execute the required sales process.

• Measure - review information on respective business performances vs targets at regular intervals, act as a custodian of the data in the system.

• Insight - use reports and data to generate commercial insights and drive execution of business opportunities through the teams.

• Inspire- act as a trainer and deliver Sales/ Operations Developmental Programmes as part of regular sales/operational capability plan / induction process, ensure all development, coaching & feedback are embedded within the appraisal process. In collaboration with HCD.

• Review operational records and reports to project efficient sales and technical operations and determine profitability.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 8-12 years of work experience, of which at least 3 years should have been spent in a similar position at the strategic managerial level.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Revenue Generation

• Profitability

• Working Capital Management

• Debt Management

• Staff Management

• Assets Management

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Rest of Nigeria (Kano) Full Time

Shipping & Logistics NGN 600, ,000

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Business Development sales shipping operations Freight Forwarding knowledge Management and Leadership

The Business Manager will be responsible for all operational and Business Development functions for the northern regions of Nigeria, including Kano and Abuja. Maintain an active business presence focused on winning and keeping profitable business.

• Minimum Qualification : Degree
• Experience Level : Senior level
• Experience Length : 7 years
• Working Hours : Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Support the organisation's Business Units and network offices/partners
• Ensure that key account activities for A & B customers are aligned with the agreed KPIs (reports sent on time and to quality by the Operations team)
• Manage accounts and exceed targets related to revenue growth, activities, profit margin, and product and service mix.
• Screen potential business by analysing market strategies, requirements, potential, and financials.
• Close new businesses by coordinating requirements, developing and negotiating contracts, and integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Identify new leads and potential markets
• Ensure a healthy pipeline for new and existing businesses to support the Business Units.
• Ensure monthly conference calls with key partner countries to develop trade lanes.
• Ensure that all tenders and RFQs are responded to in a timely way and to the expected standard of quality.
  Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional conferences

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience
• BSc. Degree in a relevant course of study

**Job Description: Business Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Company: Elandco Services Limited

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Business Manager to oversee the daily operations of Elandco Services Limited. The role requires a hands-on leader with proven experience in managing teams, driving revenue growth, and ensuring operational discipline. The Business Manager will serve as the key link between staff and the Managing Director, ensuring that company goals are consistently executed.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of all departments (Business Development, Ticketing, Office Administration, etc.).

Ensure strict adherence to company policies, including punctuality, reporting, and performance benchmarks.

Drive revenue generation by setting and monitoring sales targets, following up with Business Development Managers, and ensuring ticketing staff maximize bookings.

Conduct regular staff performance evaluations, address underperformance, and recommend actions where necessary.

Develop strategies for client acquisition, retention, and new business opportunities in line with company objectives.

Prepare weekly and monthly business performance reports for the Managing Director.

Supervise discipline management, resolving conflicts, and ensuring smooth operations across teams.

Ensure compliance with financial and operational policies to maintain accountability.

Support execution of company growth initiatives (e.g., new routes, travel packages, events, partnerships).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA is a plus).

Minimum 5 years' experience in a managerial/operational leadership role, preferably in travel, aviation, or service industries.

Proven track record in revenue generation and team supervision.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Proficiency in digital tools for business operations, reporting, and analytics.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

Opportunity to work directly with company leadership to shape growth.

A results-driven environment with clear performance evaluation systems.

Career growth in a company expanding across Nigeria and Africa.

Applicants should send an email and cover letter to **

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Abuja Full Time

Entertainment, Events & Sport NGN 150, ,000 Negotiable

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We seek s professional to fill this position

• Minimum Qualification : HND
• Experience Level : Mid level
• Experience Length : 3 years

Responsibilities:

• Drive artist bookings (DJ + live sets) locally and internationally.
• Build sales pipelines for funding, partnerships, and grants.
• Manage release timelines, press kits, and outreach campaigns.
• Develop Housex3's service offerings (DJ sets, workshops, artist talks).
  Coordinate projects, events, and fundraising efforts.

Requirements:

• Self-starter with strong sales drive (pitching, closing deals, following up).
• Experienced in business development, music/arts administration, or cultural project management.
• Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Organized and results-oriented, with a track record of delivering on goals.
• Passion for music, culture, and independent business models.
• Knowledge of electronic/house music is a big bonus.

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Lagos Full Time

IT & Telecoms NGN 75, ,000 Negotiable

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The Business Manager will oversee daily operations, manage resources, and implement business strategies to drive growth and profitability. The role requires a results-oriented professional with strong leadership, financial acumen, and operational management skills.

• Minimum Qualification : High School (S.S.C.E)
• Experience Level : Entry level
• Experience Length : 1 year

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve company objectives.
• Manage daily operations across departments to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor budgets, financial performance, and cost control measures.
• Identify new business opportunities and build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare regular business reports, forecasts, and performance analyses.
• Lead, motivate, and support staff to meet operational and organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards.
  Collaborate with management to develop growth initiatives and long-term plans.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience
• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and team management
• Financial and analytical skills
• Negotiation and business development
• Results orientation

Business Managers at Scriptbank are expected to manage our numerous businesses who uses us as there preferred payment system. Scriptbank is a decentralized banking system, that help provide banking services to everyone without discrimination or limitation. Our clients are businesses who use our services for their businesses.

Businesses who use our services would be able to:

1. Get Loans without limitation, or pay back hassle.

2. Receive payment worldwide without currency limitation

3. Accept investments from investors worldwide

4. Do business with any other business or individual worldwide without currency limitation or fear of fraud.

5. Market to anyone online

What are expected of a Business Manager:

1. A Business Manager should be able to manage sales of businesses product in the platform. You are literally the Marketing manager of the business you manage. You should ensure that the business sells using our platform than any other platform he may have been using. For instance, a business can get payment through bank transfer, credit card payment etc. Your work as a Business manager is to ensure more of the business products are sold using Scriptbank, than any other platform.

2. A Business Manager should also be able to monitor the activities of the business to ensure the business is really profit oriented. This doesn't give the Business Manager right to interfere in the business of their clients, but should monitor give reports and caution.

3. A business manager should be able to manage investment or loan the client can get through the platform. The business manager can monitor the business for insights into how they can manage their investment, what they do with the money the make or receive via the platform.

4. A Business manager should be able to represent the company properly and convert new businesses into the platform. Business Managers pay are based on the Business they manage. Most businesses in the platform already have Business Managers, so to increase your portfolio with us you need to integrate new businesses.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: ₦150, ₦1,500,000.00 per month

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

About Us:

Skillworks is a forward-thinking digital training institution committed to equipping individuals with in-demand tech skills that lead to real-world opportunities. With programs in software development, UI/UX design, cybersecurity, digital marketing, data analytics, and more, our academy is focused on driving digital transformation across Africa—one learner at a time.

We are currently seeking an experienced and strategic Business Development Manager to lead our growth initiatives, expand partnerships, and scale our impact. If you're passionate about education, technology, and business growth, and have a proven track record in building successful strategies, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic growth plans to increase enrollment, revenue, and brand visibility.
• Identify and pursue partnership opportunities with organizations, schools, corporate clients, and tech communities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, gaps, and competitive positioning.
• Represent Skillworks at conferences, events, and key industry engagements.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, academic, operations) to align business efforts with delivery goals.
• Prepare business proposals, pitch decks, and reports for both internal and external use.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze outcomes, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in business development, preferably within education, training, or tech industries.
• Strong background in strategic planning, sales, or partnership development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess market dynamics and propose data-driven solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA is a plus).
• Proficiency with CRM software, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office tools.
• A passion for digital education and youth empowerment is an advantage.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive monthly salary: ₦200,000 - ₦00,000
• Opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven, innovative, and impact-focused organization
• Access to training resources and tech community networks
• Dynamic, collaborative work culture with room for leadership growth
• Flexible and adaptive work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 0, 0,000.00 per month

Experience:

• 1-2: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Port Harcourt (Required)