OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

WE’RE HIRING | OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER1695 Group is growing, and we’re looking for a highly driven, organised, commercially minded professional to join our team as an Operations & Business Development Officer.1695 Group is building a diversified business group with interests across design,** media, marketing, energy, construction, hospitalitydetail-orientated. and other emerging sectors**.We are looking for someone who can help us move from ideas to execution — someone who understands that business development is not just about finding leads, and operations is not just about administration.THE ROLEAs our Operations & Business Development Officer, you will play a key role in keeping the business organised, identifying new opportunities, building relationships, supporting sales, and ensuring that projects and business activities move from planning to execution.You will work closely with the leadership of 1695 Group to:OperationsSupport the day-to-day operations of the Group.Develop and maintain internal systems, processes and workflows.Coordinate meetings, schedules, vendors, suppliers and business activities.Track projects, deliverables, deadlines and follow-ups.Maintain company records, documents and operational reports.Support procurement, quotations, invoicing and administrative processes.Identify operational gaps and recommend practical solutions.Help establish systems that allow 1695 Group to scale efficiently.Business DevelopmentIdentify new business opportunities, clients, partners and markets.Research potential clients, organisations and strategic opportunities.Develop and maintain a business development pipeline.Support preparation of proposals, capability statements, presentations and quotations.Initiate and manage client and partner communications.Follow up on leads and opportunities from initial contact to conversion.Support the development of strategic partnerships.Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for the Group and its subsidiaries.Support revenue generation across 1695 Group’s business lines.Strategy & ReportingSupport the leadership team with research, market intelligence and business analysis.Prepare weekly/monthly business development and operations reports.Track KPIs, sales opportunities and project progress.Help translate strategic priorities into actionable plans.Support the implementation of the 1695 Operating System (1695 OS).WHO WE’RE LOOKING FORWe’re looking for someone who is:Highly organised and detail-oriented.Commercially aware and comfortable talking to clients.A strong communicator and relationship builder.Proactive — someone who sees what needs to be done and gets it done.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business.Good at research, documentation and reporting.Strong with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and digital productivity tools.Able to manage multiple priorities without losing track of details.Comfortable working independently while collaborating with leadership and other teams.Hungry to learn, grow and build something meaningful.EXPERIENCEMinimum: 2–3 years relevant experience in operations, business development, sales, consulting, project management, administration or a related field.Experience working in a startup, SME, consulting firm, creative agency, corporate organisation or growing business will be an advantage.A degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline is preferred.WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEIn your first 6 months, we expect you to have:→ Built and maintained a reliable business development pipeline.→ Helped generate and convert new business opportunities.→ Improved the Group’s internal operational systems.→ Established better reporting and follow-up processes.→ Supported the leadership team in executing strategic priorities.→ Built relationships with potential clients, vendors and partners.→ Helped make 1695 Group more organised, efficient and commercially aggressive.WHAT WE OFFERThis is an opportunity to join a young and ambitious business group at an important stage of its growth.You will have the opportunity to:• Work directly with leadership.• Gain exposure to multiple industries and business models.• Participate in business development and strategic projects.• Build systems from the ground up.• Grow with the organisation as the Group expands.📍 Location: Lagos, Nigeria💼 Work arrangement: Full-time / On-site💰 Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experienceHOW TO APPLYSend your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you believe you are a strong fit for the role to:📩 hr@1695designs.comApplication Deadline: Aug 28,2026Please use “Operations & Business Development Officer – 1695 Group” as the subject of your email.We’re not just looking for someone to fill a position.We’re looking for someone who wants to help build.