Business Development Manager

About the Role

Join Ascentech Services Limited as a Business Development Manager and play a critical role in driving long-term contracts and partnerships. This position offers the opportunity to identify, develop, and secure government and corporate business opportunities while expanding the company's presence in sustainable waste management, recycling, and environmental services across Abuja and the Northern region.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue government contracts, tenders, and opportunities with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)
• Develop and manage corporate partnerships with multinationals, manufacturing companies, construction firms, estates, and large institutions
• Monitor and respond to RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, and tenders, ensuring timely and compliant submissions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, procurement officers, and corporate decision-makers
• Prepare, negotiate, and close long-term service contracts, MOUs, and SLAs
• Conduct market intelligence on sustainability initiatives, environmental regulations, and recycling opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proposals meet technical, regulatory, and operational requirements
• Represent the company at government meetings, stakeholder engagements, and industry forums
• Achieve assigned revenue, contract value, and pipeline targets
• Provide regular reports on pipeline status, tender outcomes, and market insights

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, Environmental Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5–7 years' experience in business development, with strong exposure to government and/or corporate contracts
• Proven experience managing tenders, bids, and procurement processes
• Strong negotiation, proposal writing, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in Hausa

Location

Abuja, Nigeria