Growth and Partnerships Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nigeria.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the revenue targets for Nigeria and devise a strategy to achieve them.

• Discover, engage, and secure opportunities with private educational institutions, school groups, universities, and corporate entities.

• Oversee the entire sales process from initial discussions to final contract signing.

• Prepare proposals and quotes utilizing established templates and the pricing guide.

• Transform one-time training sessions into ongoing partnerships and agreements across multiple schools.

• Develop direct relationships with school proprietors, heads, directors, and university executives.

• Act as the company representative in associations and networks such as NAPPS, AISEN, APEN, and GEG chapters.

• Collaborate with the founder to support the Google partnership in Nigeria.

• Offer insights on regional market dynamics.

• Organize workshops, Gemini Academies, and conference participation in Nigeria.

• Manage venue logistics, delegate lists, materials, and the execution of events on the day.

• Ensure timely follow-up on events and accurate pipeline entries for leads.

• Oversee the Nigerian trainer roster, including scheduling, briefing, material preparation, and booking confirmations.

• Pair trainers with clients and monitor their utilization.

• Conduct post-delivery quality assessments and address any issues proactively.

• Maintain the pipeline of certified trainers.

• Keep prospects, stages, and next steps updated in the CRM.

• Provide weekly updates on the pipeline and revenue.

• Honestly forecast revenue and promptly escalate any issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in generating business in Nigeria, preferably within education, edtech, training, or professional services.

• Proven success in achieving and exceeding revenue targets.

• Established network among private school proprietors, heads, or directors, or clear evidence of the capability to quickly build one.

• Experience in coordinating events, programs, or training initiatives.

• Excellent written communication skills in English.

• Proficient in Google Workspace, a CRM or project management tools like ClickUp, and WhatsApp Business.

• Residing in Lagos and open to traveling throughout Nigeria.

• Highly organized and self-motivated, requiring minimal supervision.

• Google Certified Educator Level 1 or Level 2, or Google Certified Trainer status; certification support will be provided if not currently held.

• Experience working in or selling to Nigerian private schools is advantageous.

• Existing connections with NAPPS, AISEN, APEN, or GEG chapters are an added plus.

• Genuine interest in AI in education and the ability to discuss Gemini credibly with educational leaders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive commission structure directly tied to revenue collected rather than promised revenue.

• Comprehensive product training and funded Google certifications.

• Direct access to the founder and a significant role in shaping the organization's regional offerings.

• Opportunities for growth in a high-priority market, with plans for regional expansion into Ghana.

• High-impact work: Every trained institution contributes to helping teachers reclaim valuable time and lessen administrative burdens.