- Company: British Council
- Location: Abuja
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 2026-10-26T21:59:00Z
About the role
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We are looking for an Account Manager to join our team in Abuja. This is a permanent position (Pay-band 6) focused on managing a pipeline of qualified opportunities to win new business and a portfolio of existing accounts to retain and grow income.
You will work with stakeholders across our Examinations business to sell solutions covering our Examinations products. You will be the key point of contact for the B2B Accounts you manage, both internally and externally.
Responsibilities
- Strategy and Planning: Contribute to the development and execution of B2B sales strategies within an assigned territory, supporting revenue growth and business objectives.
- Business Development: Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and tender monitoring.
- Achieving Sales Targets: Take ownership of achieving agreed sales and revenue targets by managing opportunities effectively and ensuring a seamless customer experience.
- Relationship Management: Serve as the primary contact for assigned customers, building strong relationships that support customer satisfaction, retention, and growth.
- Analysis and Reporting: Maintain accurate customer and opportunity data within CRM and business systems, and monitor sales performance.
- Managing Self and Others: Coordinate activities across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of services and customer solutions.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Sales or Marketing qualifications. University Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years of sales experience, including some experience of B2B sales.
- Skills: Familiarity with Salesforce or use of similar CRM. Proficiency in Microsoft office programs. High-level sales, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Languages: English level at C1 speaking and writing.
- Desirable: Solution-sales experience in large sectors (e.g. financial services, media, pharmaceuticals, tourism, government sector, etc.).
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
Please note: Candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in Nigeria, at the time of application.