Business Development Manager Full Time

We are looking for a Business Development Manager who will lead the design and execution of local growth strategies, including geo-expansion, vertical launches, and unit economics optimization. The ideal candidate will drive go-to-market initiatives, build strategic partnerships, and manage cross-functional projects that deliver measurable business impact. This role also requires strong analytical skills to ensure operational excellence and solve complex challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Growth Strategy Execution: Design and implement local growth strategies, including geo-expansion, unit economics management, and vertical launches.
• Market Development: Drive go-to-market initiatives tailored to the Nigeria context, taking full ownership of adoption and ROI.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build and manage high-impact relationships with local fleets, enterprises, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with product, operations, and marketing teams to localize and pilot initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Operational Excellence: Monitor KPIs using SQL, Tableau, or similar tools; identify bottlenecks and optimize processes and performance across the board.
• Problem-Solving Autonomy: Act decisively in complex and ambiguous environments, effectively navigating competitive, regulatory, and operational challenges.

Qualifications

• A resilient self-starter who doesn’t make excuses and pushes through until goals are achieved.
• 6+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or growth roles (tech, mobility, or logistics sectors preferred).
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights (SQL proficiency is a plus).
• Execution-focused: Proven track record of delivering results, not just ideas.
• Highly autonomous: Self-driven and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, with outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.

Why join us

• Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
• Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
• Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
• Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
• Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.
• Final benefits may vary depending on the location.

About inDrive
inDrive is a global tech company on a mission to challenge injustice. We started in 2012 in the coldest city on Earth, when a group of friends created a way for people to agree on fair ride prices. That idea grew into one of the world’s top ride-hailing apps, now with 360M installs across 48 countries.

Today, we offer more than rides: from freight and delivery to intercity travel and financial services, all designed to put people first. Our goal is to positively impact 1 billion lives by 2030. Through inVision, our non-profit arm, we support education, entrepreneurship, and equality in underserved communities.

Ready to ignite your inner drive?

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