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olufunmilayo jayeola

@olufunmilayojayeola

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Business development leader who turns partnerships into revenue across multiple sectors.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a business development role where I can lead strategic partnerships, engage C-suite stakeholders, and drive measurable revenue growth—while owning the pipeline, shaping executive narratives, and partnering cross-functionally to close high-value deals.

I’m a results-driven business development professional with 8+ years of experience building strategic relationships, opening new business opportunities, and driving revenue across consulting, technology, education, and nonprofit environments. I engage C-suite executives, founders, and senior decision-makers, translating conversations into partnerships and closed deals, while communicating technology and digital solutions to non-technical audiences.

In my recent roles, I’ve led corporate partnerships and end-to-end business development cycles—from initial engagement and solution positioning to deal closure and stakeholder alignment. I also strengthen CRM operations, develop executive and investor-facing presentations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-visibility programmes, while bringing ownership in fast-moving environments.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Corporate Partnerships

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The Special Youth Leadership Foundation

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Drive corporate partnership development and client acquisition by engaging corporates, foundations, and key decision-makers. Lead programmes and events end-to-end and develop executive presentations, donor briefs, and proposals to secure stakeholder buy-in.

Strategic Partnerships Business Development Client Acquisition Executive Communication Proposal Development Negotiation Resource Mobilisation CRM Management Pipeline Management

Business Development Manager

Conclase

Sep 2024 - May 2025 (8 months)

Build and manage relationships with C-suite executives, financial institutions, and technology organizations to create strategic business opportunities. Lead end-to-end business development cycles from engagement and solution positioning through deal closure and stakeholder alignment.

Strategic Partnerships Business Development Client Acquisition Executive Reporting Market Research Stakeholder Management

Senior Business Development Associate

SIAO Partners

Jun 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Generate and develop business opportunities by identifying prospects, initiating outreach, and nurturing relationships through conversion. Conduct market and competitive research, improve CRM operations for pipeline visibility, and prepare board-level and investor presentations for leadership engagement.

Business Development CRM Operations Lead Nurturing Market Research Competitive Research Executive Communication Client Relationship Management

Business Development & Admin Manager

Solid Rock School

Jan 2017 - May 2021 (4 years 4 months)

Develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive student recruitment, increase brand visibility, and deepen stakeholder engagement. Coordinate outreach and represent the organization externally, while improving administrative operations, data management, and internal reporting frameworks.

Student Recruitment Market Research Competitive Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Outreach Data Management Internal Reporting Administration

Business Development & Ops Officer

Princess Lodge Hotel

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Implement strategies to strengthen client/customer relationships, improve retention, and grow revenue. Analyze customer feedback to drive service improvements and support recruitment, onboarding, and staff development programmes.

Client Relationship Management Customer Retention Revenue Growth Customer Feedback Analysis Service Improvement Recruitment Onboarding Staff Development