Business Development / Venture Studio Intern Recruitment at 8thGear Partners

8thGear is a 'tech-driven' enterprise support and project delivery company. We are a Nigerian company focused on Nigerian youth. Our focus revolves around up-skilling projects and enterprise development - leading to job and wealth creation for youths and their growing businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development / Venture Studio Intern

Job Location: Magodo, Lagos
Employment Type: Internship

Job Description

• Negotiation meetings, Pitches & Presentations for 8thGear Hub.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.
• Having in-depth knowledge of the services rendered and value proposition.
• Reporting on successes and areas that need improving.
• Response to RFPs, BIDs, Online Applications for 8thGear Hub.
• Preparation of concept notes, business proposals, pitch decks and other communication materials for 8thGear Hub and external clients.
• Business Strategy support to Portfolio companies and Hub customers.
• Customer retention for our Hub services clients.
• 8thGear Hub Services Sales.
• Build rapport with new and existing customers.
• Develop and implement an active growth strategy for 8thGear.
• Ability to meet up with KPI’s set for the year.
• Upselling and cross-selling current customers.
• Coordinating with the Marketing & Comms team on leads generation for 8thGear
• Overseeing the activities and performance of the sales analysts and interns.
• Provide after sales support to clients and collate feedback via customer satisfaction surveys.
• Promote the company’s services addressing or predicting clients objectives and handling objections.
• Promoting sales on all hub services.

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification.
• 0 - 2 years work experience.