Business Development Officer – Hair & Beauty Hub

About the Role

Adventure Capital Group, a leading venture capital firm renowned for accelerating high-growth startups like Gokada, is expanding its Canadian hair and beauty business model into the vibrant Nigerian market. We are launching a technology-driven beauty platform that provides shared salon spaces for independent professionals and a seamless mobile booking app for customers. We are looking for a high-performing Business Development Officer to establish our market presence, build robust industry networks, and drive exponential revenue growth across all business segments.

• Develop and execute comprehensive market entry, customer acquisition, and business expansion strategies in Nigeria.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard independent hairstylists, wig makers, makeup artists, and beauticians onto the shared salon and mobile booking platform.
• Forge strategic partnerships and negotiate favourable commercial agreements with hair extension manufacturers, beauty brands, and suppliers.
• Drive awareness, user adoption, and daily utilisation of the mobile booking application among customers and beauty professionals.
• Collaborate closely with operations and inventory teams to ensure seamless hub functionality, high service standards, and optimal product availability.
• Monitor commercial performance, track key business metrics, and prepare periodic reports to guide executive decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience in business development, sales, strategic partnerships, or commercial management.
• Strong background or deep familiarity with the Nigerian beauty, haircare, cosmetics, FMCG distribution, or e-commerce marketplace sectors.
• Exceptional negotiation, networking, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to launch new business initiatives, build commercial ecosystems from scratch, and deliver results independently in a fast-paced start-up environment.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Opportunity to play a foundational role in scaling an innovative, venture-backed tech startup in Nigeria.
• Dynamic, collaborative work culture with genuine prospects for career advancement into senior leadership.
• Comprehensive health insurance and continuous professional development support.

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