Business Development Intern

Job Summary

The Business Development Intern will support Better Life Nija Ltd. and its clients in identifying and pursuing business growth opportunities, developing partnerships, engaging potential clients, and researching funding and investment opportunities. The role will provide practical exposure to market research, proposal development, client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and business development activities.

The Associate will work closely with the business development team to identify new opportunities, prepare high-quality business and funding documents, support client onboarding, and maintain relationships with prospective clients, partners, government institutions, financial institutions, and development organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify potential clients, business opportunities, market trends, and areas for growth.
  
• Support the preparation of business plans, proposals, concept notes, presentations, and funding applications.
  
• Research and identify relevant grants, loans, tenders, investment opportunities, and other funding opportunities for Better Life Nija Ltd. and its clients.
  
• Maintain an organised and up-to-date database of prospective clients, partners, funding institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
  
• Support client onboarding, documentation, communication, and follow-up activities.
  
• Assist in identifying and developing partnerships with government agencies, financial institutions, development organisations, private-sector organisations, and other stakeholders.
  
• Participate in business meetings, stakeholder engagements, presentations, training programmes, networking activities, and other business development events.
  
• Support the preparation of marketing materials, company profiles, business presentations, reports, and other communication materials.
  
• Monitor submitted proposals, funding applications, tenders, and other business opportunities and provide regular progress updates.
  
• Conduct follow-ups with prospective clients, partners, and funding institutions to support business development efforts.
  
• Assist in tracking business leads, opportunities, and stakeholder engagements.
  
• Support the development of strategies and initiatives aimed at increasing client acquisition, partnerships, and business growth.
  
• Research relevant industry, funding, and market developments and share findings with the team.
  
• Assist with the preparation of reports and updates on business development activities and opportunities.
  
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure timely execution of business development activities.
  
• Perform other business development and related duties as assigned by management.