Growth Manager

About the role

The Growth Manager will lead Utiva’s sales team in Lagos, driving customer acquisition and revenue growth for our education solutions. You will set clear targets, monitor performance, and collaborate across departments to scale the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage the sales team to meet and exceed business targets.
• Set sales objectives, track KPIs and provide regular performance feedback.
• Develop and execute lead‑generation, customer‑acquisition and revenue‑growth strategies.
• Monitor the sales pipeline, ensure consistent follow‑up and conversion of prospects.
• Identify and implement improvements to boost sales performance and conversion rates.
• Coach team members to enhance their sales skills and overall effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and generate sales reports for management.
• Support the team in handling difficult prospects and closing high‑value deals.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimise customer acquisition and overall business growth.
• Prepare regular sales performance reports for senior leadership.

Required profile

• Minimum 5–6 years of proven sales experience, preferably with a reputable organization.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing a sales team.
• Track record of consistently generating revenue and achieving sales targets.
• Strong understanding of B2C sales and customer acquisition.
• Experience developing and executing effective sales strategies.
• Energetic, confident, professional and able to work independently.

Required skills

• CRM systems
• Sales pipeline management
• KPI tracking and performance management