Food Health Systems Advisory is a management consulting and business advisory firm providing top-tier advisory and technical services to philanthropic foundations, international organisations, donors, governments, non-profits, and corporations on strategy, policy, and program implementation. We specialise in topics related to food systems, nutrition, agriculture, health, and climate. Our experts work with philanthropic foundations, international organisations, donors, nonprofits, investors, and food companies/ corporations focused on sustainable food systems and value addition.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Associate
Location: Lagos (Covering Ogun)
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Reports To: Manager,Strategic Growth and New Initiatives
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly driven and commercially aggressive Business Development Associate to accelerate growth across our food value chain services, including training, audit, research, and development.
This role is for a relentless deal-closer who uses every available channel to originate, pursue, and close business opportunities.
Key ResponsibilitiesDrive revenue growth by identifying, pursuing, and closing high-value deals across the food and agribusiness sector.
Promote and sell FHSA’s services (training, audit, R&D) to corporates (SMES/MSMES/Mid sized food value chain businesses,hospitality,hospitals,schools), SMEs, and government institutions.
Originate deals through cold calling, cold meetings, referrals, networking, and strategic outreach.
Develop compelling proposals, pitch decks, and commercial offers tailored to client needs.
Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects and convert leads into paying clients.
Work closely with internal technical teams to design solutions and ensure strong service delivery alignment.
Demonstrate sufficient technical understanding to position FHSA as a strategic service partner to clients.
Identify and act on opportunities to expand revenue streams within existing and new accounts.
Lead client meetings, presentations, and negotiations to secure contracts.
Represent FHSA at industry events, trade fairs, and networking forums.
Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
3–5 years of proven experience in business development or sales (preferably in service consulting) within FMCGs,QSRs,FastFood Chains,Hospitality,Schools,Hospitals.
Strong business to business experience is required
Strong experience in proposal writing, cold outreach (calls and meetings), and deal closing.
Demonstrated track record of generating and converting leads into revenue.
Strong network within Lagos and surrounding South-West states.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient under pressure.
Key Attributes:Hungry for revenue and closing deals
Strong closing instinct and persuasive ability
Street-smart with a deep understanding of the regional market
Relentless, proactive, and execution-focused.
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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