About the Role
Hempawa Consult is recruiting a confident and resourceful Business Growth & Partnerships Associate on behalf of an innovative, growth-focused startup in Lagos and Abuja. Your mission is to discover new business opportunities, connect with key decision-makers, and build valuable commercial partnerships that drive measurable growth. This dynamic role goes beyond traditional sales, offering you the chance to expand your professional network and accelerate your career in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities- Identify businesses, schools, and institutions that align with the company product and service offerings.
- Reach out to executives, business owners, and decision-makers to introduce the brand and explore synergies.
- Generate qualified business leads, initiate engaging conversations, and arrange prospective client meetings.
- Build and nurture long-term relationships leading to strategic commercial partnerships and agreements.
- Maintain consistent follow-ups with prospects to guide them smoothly through the engagement pipeline.
- Represent the company professionally at industry networking events and strategic client meetings.
- Bachelor degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in business development, client acquisition, or marketing.
- Exceptional entry-level candidates with strong interpersonal and communication skills are also encouraged to apply.
- Confident approach to cold outreach, networking, calls, and face-to-face client meetings.
- Strong research skills with a persistent, highly organized, and results-driven mindset.
- Build an influential network of high-level business owners and industry decision-makers.
- Gain hands-on experience in commercial strategy, business development, and partnership management.
- Thrive in a dynamic startup culture where every contribution directly impacts company success.
- Access performance-based incentives and attractive career advancement opportunities.