Exciting Carrer Opportunity at NiBS University

January 15, 2026 11:10 am

Exciting Carrer Opportunity at NiBS University

POSITION: Business Development Executive

NiBS University is revolutionizing business education in Africa. We are seeking an exceptional Business Development Executive to join our School of Executive Education and Development (SEED). This role is designed for a strategic partnership builder passionate about fostering organizational innovation and solving complex business challenges.

Role Overview: Executive Education & Corporate Partnerships

Based in Accra with regional travel, you will report directly to the Director of SEED. Your mission is to act as the primary ambassador of SEED to the corporate sector. You will transcend traditional sales by engaging Tier 1 organizations across banking, telecommunications, mining, and the public sector. Your core objective is to build co creation partnerships, utilizing the NiBS Practitioner Scholar model to address specific strategic hurdles for our clients.

Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas

Your work will be strategically divided between relationship building and digital engagement.

Strategic Outreach & Relationship Management (70% Focus)

Identify and proactively engage key decision makers, including CEOs, CHROs, and Strategy Heads in target organizations.
Execute a consultative engagement process centered on discovery and understanding client needs rather than standard product pitching.
Facilitate collaborative workshops with clients to design tailored executive education curricula that directly support their annual strategic targets.
Draft high level, ROI focused concept notes and business cases designed for C Suite review and approval.

Digital Literacy and Social Selling

Maintain a strong professional digital presence, sharing SEED research and insights to cultivate relationships before direct contact.
Utilize CRM tools like HubSpot or Salesforce to manage the extended sales cycle typical of corporate training engagements.
Leverage generative AI and other tools to research company reports and personalize outreach effectively at scale.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We seek a seasoned professional with substantial business experience and academic credentials.
Hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree (PhD or DBA) in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a closely related field.
Possess a minimum of ten years of relevant business experience.
Have at least five years of direct experience in B2B sales, business development, management consulting, or corporate training.
Demonstrate the ability to articulate clear ROI and organizational transformation value to senior leaders.
Be a proponent of evidence based management and possess the executive presence to write proposals and present confidently to top executives.

How to Apply for this Career Opportunity at NiBS University

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A compelling cover letter
Contact details for three professional references

Applications should be emailed to Kwaku@nibs.edu.gh and angela@nibs.edu.gh. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of executive education in Africa by building meaningful, solution oriented corporate partnerships. If you are a strategic thinker ready to drive growth through collaboration, we encourage your application.

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

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