Business Development Manager

Green Africa Airways Limited is a value airline based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a new carrier that offers safe, reliable and affordable air travel to a much broader group of customers. This positions us as a significant contributor to the economic development of Nigeria and the African continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Job Tye: Full-time (On-site)
Job function: Commercial Studios

Job Role

• Research and identify new business opportunities, including new markets, growth areas, customer segments, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients, partners, and stakeholders to drive business growth.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives to enhance the company’s market presence and operational performance.
• Develop and implement sales plan, strategies, and initiatives to generate new business opportunities as well as expand current clients
• Collaborate with the Legal team to draft, review, and finalize contracts and business proposals before submission to prospective clients.
• Analyzing and identifying the scope for business case analysis and recommend solutions and improvements to business procedures
• Partner with the Marketing department to design and execute promotional strategies and campaigns.
• Maintain a deep understanding of company products, services, and value proposition to effectively engage clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in Sales, Business Development, or a related field (aviation industry experience is a strong advantage).
• Proven ability to identify, develop, and manage strategic business opportunities and partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with board members, colleagues, business partners, prospects, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple clients/projects effectively.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills