MANAGING PARTNER (CORPORATE TRAINING SALES) - 1 POSITION @ DANANDA
Dananda is expanding its footprint within the education industry and is seeking a dynamic Managing Partner for Learning & Growth to spearhead the market launch in Nigeria. This country leadership role is central to launching and scaling enterprise learning, leadership development, and professional certification programs across the Nigerian market. The successful candidate will be based on-site in Lagos and will take full ownership of the strategic and operational execution required to establish the brand as a leader in the region.
The role involves driving market entry, establishing high-level partnerships with major sectors like fintech, banking, and energy, and building a robust enterprise sales pipeline. Furthermore, the Managing Partner will be responsible for recruiting and mentoring a high-performing sales and delivery team. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience to shape the future of professional development and corporate training in one of Africa's largest economies.
The role involves driving market entry, establishing high-level partnerships with major sectors like fintech, banking, and energy, and building a robust enterprise sales pipeline. Furthermore, the Managing Partner will be responsible for recruiting and mentoring a high-performing sales and delivery team. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience to shape the future of professional development and corporate training in one of Africa's largest economies.
Key Requirements
15+ years of leadership experience in Financial Services or Corporate Training.
Strong track record in B2B partnerships and business growth.
Proven ability to scale country-level operations from the ground up.
In-depth understanding of Nigeria’s professional certification and regulatory ecosystem.
Experience in Enterprise Sales across Finance, Telecom, FMCG, and Energy sectors.
Ability to recruit, lead, and mentor high-performing sales and delivery teams.
Strong communication and negotiation skills for building partnerships with regulators and industry bodies.
Strategic mindset to develop and execute market entry strategies.
Capability to launch and oversee financial literacy and certification programs.
Proactive approach to building and managing sales pipelines at an enterprise level.