School Partnerships Lead

About the role

SchooLane is seeking a Lagos‑based School Partnerships Lead to drive the company’s entry into the Lagos market. You will build a pipeline of private schools, secure pilot agreements and turn them into paying, referenceable customers, while receiving product, demo and onboarding support from the team.

Key responsibilities

• Build and own a target list of Lagos private schools and their decision‑makers.
• Open doors through proprietor networks, school associations and referrals, and arrange meetings and product demos.
• Sign pilot schools, support them through the first term and ensure conversion to paid customers.
• Provide feedback on local payment habits, term calendars and parent communication needs.
• Send a short weekly pipeline report focused on numbers.

Required profile

• Based in Lagos with an existing network among school owners, principals or education suppliers.
• 2+ years of experience in sales, business development or partnerships, preferably selling to schools or SMEs.
• Demonstrated ability to follow up relentlessly and move prospects to signed agreements.
• Confident presenting to business owners and comfortable maintaining a simple CRM or tracker.
• Bonus: experience with school associations, education events or school software.