Business Development Manager

About this role

Savvy Media Africa is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead its new-business function. The role is based in Lekki, Lagos, and involves driving the sales process, from discovery meetings and pitches to proposals and RFP responses, while growing and managing a pipeline of corporate and brand clients. You will close retainers and projects across PR, influencer marketing, content production, paid media and events, and work with delivery teams on existing accounts. The company operates as a multi-dimensional media firm focusing on youth-driven narratives, cultural brands, and strategic storytelling across PR, digital publishing, and content production. Candidates should have a track record of closing corporate deals and an active Nigerian network among marketing, brand, and communications decision-makers.

What you would do

• Lead discovery meetings, pitches, proposals and RFP responses
• Grow existing accounts alongside delivery teams
• Build and own a pipeline of corporate and brand clients
• Close retainers and projects across PR, influencer marketing, content production, paid media and events

What they are asking for

• 4+ years in business development or client service, ideally agency-side
• Active network among marketing, brand, and communications decision-makers in Nigeria
• Track record of closing corporate deals with measurable results

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