We are HiringBV Social
Business Development Lead
Powered by BlacVolta
Ghana / AfricaFull-time
Role Overview
The Business Development Lead is responsible for driving revenue growth, partnerships, and strategic deals across BV Social's core offerings — branded content, influencer & creator management, PR & media amplification, experiential marketing, social media management, and OOH media buying. This role sits at the intersection of culture, brands, and commerce, translating BV Social's creative capabilities into long-term commercial relationships with corporate brands, hospitality businesses, event platforms, and cultural institutions across Ghana and Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue & Growth
- Own and drive new business acquisition across corporate, hospitality, events, and lifestyle sectors
- Identify, pitch, and close retainer-based and campaign-based deals
- Build a predictable sales pipeline and track leads from prospecting to close
- Collaborate with leadership on pricing models, proposals, and deal structures
Partnerships & Strategic Deals
- Develop long-term brand partnerships and ambassador programs
- Secure collaborations with global and regional brands across tech, FMCG, finance, entertainment, and lifestyle
- Lead negotiations, contracting, and commercial discussions
- Identify cross-platform opportunities within the BlacVolta ecosystem (media, app, events, creators)
Client Management
- Serve as the primary commercial contact for key clients
- Work closely with creative, content, PR, and production teams to align delivery with client objectives
- Ensure client satisfaction, renewals, and upsell opportunities
Market Intelligence & Positioning
- Track industry trends across media, creator economy, experiential marketing, and OOH
- Identify new service lines, verticals, and monetization opportunities
- Represent BV Social confidently in meetings, pitches, panels, and industry events
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent monthly and quarterly revenue growth
- Strong pipeline of retained clients and repeat business
- Strategic brand partnerships secured and expanded
- BV Social positioned as a go-to culture-led agency in Ghana and Africa
Required Skills & Experience
- 4–7+ years in business development, sales, partnerships, or commercial roles
- Experience within media, marketing, advertising, PR, entertainment, or creative industries
- Strong negotiation, pitching, and relationship-building skills
- Deep understanding of brand marketing, creators, and cultural storytelling
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
Nice to Have
- Existing network across brands, agencies, and cultural platforms
- Experience selling retainers, sponsorships, or experiential campaigns
- Familiarity with influencer marketing and content-led growth strategies
Ready to shape culture?
If you thrive at the intersection of brands, creativity, and commerce — we want to hear from you.