Business Development Officer at Lextorah Education Group

Lextorah Education Group is West Africa’s largest eLearning and Edtech group, partnering with top-ranked universities and organisations to deliver a broad range of job relevant programs designed to give every ambitious learner a path to achievement. Our advanced marketing, recruitment, support, and analytics technology and services platform is a single-point solution for outstanding teaching and learning

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• The Business Development Officer will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving initiatives that increase revenue and market share for Lextorah.
• The role demands a proactive individual with strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of the educational services market.

Key Responsibilities
Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitors’ strategies.
• Analyze data to develop insights for business growth opportunities.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
• Set and achieve growth targets, including revenue and customer acquisition goals.

Partnership Development:

• Identify and establish partnerships with schools, corporate organizations, and other institutions.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to maximize mutual benefits.

Client Acquisition and Retention:

• Develop strategies to attract new clients for language courses and retain existing ones.
• Develop strategies to attract new clients for online degree courses and retain existing ones
• Act as the primary point of contact for prospective and existing clients, ensuring satisfaction.

Promotion and Branding:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote Lextorah’s services through campaigns, events, and digital platforms.
• Represent the company at conferences, seminars, and networking events to enhance visibility.

Proposal Writing and Presentation:

• Prepare detailed business proposals, presentations, and reports for potential clients and stakeholders.
• Deliver compelling pitches to secure contracts and partnerships.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track business development activities and provide regular progress reports to management.
• Analyze the effectiveness of strategies and recommend improvements.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments, including education, HR, and process assurance, to ensure smooth implementation of partnerships and client projects.
• Provide feedback to improve course offerings and service delivery.

Revenue Growth:

• Drive sales efforts to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Implement innovative approaches to increase student enrollments and client base.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or a similar role.
• Experience in the education sector is an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and CRM software.

Application Closing Date
19th February, 2025.