Business Development Manager

About the role

ACCA is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead the organisation’s growth in Lagos and the wider West region. The role is responsible for building commercial relationships, enhancing ACCA’s brand, and delivering strategic and growth objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute engagement plans for partners and stakeholders across the Lagos/West market.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team, modelling ACCA behaviours and promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Identify and implement partnership opportunities with employers, universities, secondary schools and other organisations.
• Own and monitor key performance indicators for the region, aligning product and channel plans.
• Build engagement strategies with public‑sector, government and regulatory bodies.
• Develop new revenue streams with employers and ensure global solutions are applied locally.
• Collaborate with specialist teams to create high‑value connections and optimise the ACCA ecosystem.
• Report regularly on progress against KPIs and the balanced scorecard.

Required profile

• Proven business development and relationship‑management experience, preferably in an education setting.
• Strong commercial acumen with B2B and B2B2C sales, brand and marketing experience.
• Good understanding of public‑sector and government relationship management.
• Deep knowledge of the financial education and skills landscape.
• Ability to lead and inspire a community of business‑relationship employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including board‑level engagement.
• Highly motivated, proactive and able to plan work to meet ambitious targets.
• Global perspective with experience working for or with an international organisation.

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package that supports employee wellbeing.
• Employee assistance programme and a financial wellbeing tool.
• Blended working approach to help balance professional and personal life.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace.