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.