Business Development Associate, Lagos (Nigeria)
On-site Lagos Full-time Junior Business Development
At a glance
Entry-level Business Development role at Sun King. Lagos · full-time.
Pay not stated
RoleBusiness Development
SeniorityJunior
LocationLagos
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 15, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Find and qualify B2B partnership prospects across West and Central Africa
- Keep prospect records current and support the business development team with administration
- Meet prospective clients in person or virtually for training, demonstrations, and onboarding
- Coordinate partner requests with cross-functional teams to keep onboarding moving
- Prepare client proposals, handle bid applications, and track regional industry developments
What you bring
- A bachelor's or HND qualification from an accredited higher institution
- At least three to four years of post-NYSC business development experience
- Strong data-mining, communication, presentation, planning, and organizational abilities
- Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and strong people skills
Who this fits
This role suits a business development professional focused on B2B prospecting, partner meetings, proposals, and regional relationship building. You will work onsite in Lagos, cover West and Central Africa, and travel as required. French can strengthen your fit but is not required.
From the employer
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Coverage: West & Central Africa region
About the role We are looking for an experienced Business Development Associate who would leverage their expertise to generate new sales prospects and contacts to help grow the partnership business across West & Central Africa, working alongside the Business Development Manager.
Coverage: West & Central Africa region
About the role We are looking for an experienced Business Development Associate who would leverage their expertise to generate new sales prospects and contacts to help grow the partnership business across West & Central Africa, working alongside the Business Development Manager.
- Prospecting: Data mine and qualify suitable partners, provide summaries of their businesses and any required business information, with a focus on B2B sales.
- Pipeline Management: Maintain an up-to-date database of qualified prospects and provide administrative assistance to the Business Development team.
- Prospect Meetings: Regularly hold physical and virtual meetings with prospective clients for training, product demonstrations, and onboarding across the West & Central Africa region.
- Partner Onboarding: Effectively work with cross-functional teams to handle client requests for smooth coordination and onboarding of partners.
- Networking: Regularly network with industry professionals and associations to help establish the brand in the region.
- Industry Updates: Stay abreast of industry trends, opportunities, and ongoing bids in the West & Central African region.
- Proposals: Create effective client proposals and manage bid applications as required.
- Hold a Bachelor's/HND degree from an accredited higher institution
- Have a minimum of 3–4 years of post-NYSC work experience in a Business Development role
- Are able to speak French, added advantage but not a must.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate excellent presentation skills
- Possess data mining skills
- Have strong people skills
- Demonstrate problem-solving abilities and sound judgment
- Possess planning and organizational skills
- Be willing and able to travel as required
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