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Account Manager at The British Council

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026| Job RecruitmentJob Recruitment| 0 Comment| 7:50 am
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Company Overview

The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, founded in 1934 and governed by Royal Charter. Operating as a UK charity and public body, it works in over 100 countries (reaching hundreds of millions of people annually) to build connections, understanding and trust between the UK and the wider world through programmes in the English language, education, arts and culture, and civil society. Its mission centres on creating opportunities, fostering mutual understanding, and supporting peace and prosperity by sharing the best of UK expertise while engaging with local partners and communities worldwide.

The British Council invites qualified candidates to fill in the position below:

Job Title: Account Manager

Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Indefinite
Pay-band: 6

Salary Offer: (NGN) – 0 / Monthly

 

Role Purpose

  • The purpose of this role is to manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities to win new business and a portfolio of existing accounts to retain and grow income and ensure we are delivering on customer goals.
  • This role will work with stakeholders across our Examinations business to sell solutions covering our Examinations products and work closely with different stakeholder groups during solution design, proposal/bud development and through delivery.
  • They will be the key point of contact for the B2B Accounts they manage, internally and externally.

Main Accountabilities
Strategy and / or Planning:

  • Contribute to the development and execution of B2B sales strategies within an assigned territory, supporting revenue growth and business objectives.
  • Use market insights and performance data to inform business planning, sales priorities, and income targets.

Business Development:

  • Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and tender monitoring.
  • Manage the sales pipeline from lead generation through to proposal development, negotiation, and contract close, working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
  • Support marketing initiatives that drive lead generation and business growth.

Achieving Sales Targets:

  • Take ownership of achieving agreed sales and revenue targets by managing opportunities effectively and ensuring a seamless customer experience throughout the sales cycle.
  • Lead solution development, coordinate stakeholder input, negotiate commercial agreements, and recommend improvements that enhance sales performance, operational efficiency, and service quality.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management:

  • Serve as the primary contact for assigned customers, building strong relationships that support customer satisfaction, retention, and growth.
  • Develop and implement account plans, coordinate cross-functional account teams, and identify opportunities to expand customer relationships through additional British Council products and services.

Analysis and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate customer and opportunity data within CRM and business systems.
  • Monitor sales, delivery, and retention performance, providing data-driven insights that support decision-making, continuous improvement, and the achievement of business objectives.

Managing Self and Others:

  • Coordinate activities across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of services and customer solutions.
  • Monitor progress against agreed standards and timelines, while promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practice across the organisation.

Requirements
Qualifications:

  • Sales or Marketing qualifications.
  • University Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum / essential:

  • 3+ years of sales experience to include some experience of B2B sales.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or use of similar CRM.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office programs.

Desirable:

  • Solution-sales experience in large sectors (e.g financial services, media, pharmaceuticals tourism, government sector etc).

Role specific skills:

  • High-level sales and negotiation skills.
  • High-level stakeholder management skills.
  • Project Management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office programs.

Languages:
Essential:

  • English level at C1 speaking and writing.

Application Closing Date
26th October 2026; at 21:59 PM UK time.

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.

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