Business Development & Sales Manager at Marie Claire

Marie Claire Nigeria – We have designed Marie Claire Nigeria to amplify the captivating voice of contemporary women through various touch points. From trend-setting fashion to outstanding features, Marie Claire Nigeria is set to impact women across the continent and beyond.

Job Title: Business Development & Sales Manager

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We’re looking for a visionary, results-driven leader to drive our expansion and revenue growth across Africa and the diaspora.
• If you have sharp commercial instincts, a proven sales track record, and a deep understanding of dynamic markets — we want you on our team.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute growth strategies that boost revenue and client satisfaction
• Identify and pursue opportunities across Africa and the global diaspora
• Build and maintain key relationships with partners, brands, and agencies
• Collaborate with marketing on lead generation and aligned brand initiatives
• Provide expert insight on market trends and advertising strategy
• Pitch, negotiate, and close high-impact media deals
• Lead and mentor the sales team to meet ambitious targets
• Represent the brand at events, conferences, and networking opportunities

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong experience in sales/business development (media or advertising preferred)
• Proven ability to build lasting client relationships and lead sales teams
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Familiarity with the African/diasporic media landscape is a major plus
• A collaborative spirit and a passion for women’s empowerment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume and portfolio to: [email protected] and copy [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.