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Business Development Manager Jobs in Nigeria at BrighterMonday Uganda
Title: Business Development Manager
Company: BrighterMonday Uganda
Location: Nigeria
Job Title: Business Development Manager (Global Accounts)
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job schedule: Hybrid (8am-5pm)
Remuneration: Above 1,000,000+
We are seeking a strategic and high-performing Business Development Manager to drive expansion across our global footprint. With over two decades of excellence and physical hubs in Nigeria, Dubai, and the UK, we provide end-to-end logistics solutions for the world’s most demanding industries.
As the BDM, you will be the face of the company to Tier-1 corporate clients. You will leverage your deep industry networks in Oil & Gas, FMCG, and Telecommunications to secure long-term partnerships and design bespoke global logistics frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Portfolio Growth: Identify and close high-value logistics contracts with multinational corporations requiring multi-modal (Sea, Air, Land) global movement.
- Sector Expertise: Develop and execute tailored market entry and expansion strategies specifically for the Oil & Gas (Upstream/Downstream), FMCG (Supply Chain), and Communications sectors.
- Relationship Architect: Manage the full sales lifecycle, from cold outreach to C-suite negotiations and long-term account retention.
- Cross-Border Collaboration: Work closely with our Dubai and UK offices to ensure seamless service delivery for clients with international trade routes.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor global shipping trends, regulatory changes in the Nigeria/UAE/UK corridors, and competitor activity to keep Seth Corporate Logistics ahead of the curve.
- Tender Management: Lead the preparation of technical and commercial bids for major corporate and government tenders.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in Business Development or Account Management within the global logistics/freight forwarding industry.
- Network: A proven "rolodex" of active contacts within the Nigerian and international Oil & Gas or FMCG space.
- Global Mindset: Strong understanding of international Incoterms, customs regulations in Nigeria (NCAL/SONCAP), and logistics hubs in the Middle East and Europe.
- Communication: Exceptional boardroom-level presentation and negotiation skills.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or professional certifications like CILT are a major plus).
Benefits
Remuneration: Above 1,000,000+
Other Benefits: Pension, HMO, 13th Month, etc