Strategic Business Development Manager driving revenue growth and partnerships across IT, SaaS, and consulting.
- Revenue growth
- Partnerships
- Go-to-market
- CRM & pipeline
- Market expansion
I combine strong commercial insight with data-driven strategy to deliver measurable ROI. Founder of GradPrenuer AI, and BD roles across Collins Techspace, Nuimage Academy, Lankinberg International, and Zyonel Technologies.
Founder & Chief Strategist
August 2024 – PresentGradPrenuer AI Limited
Founder of GradPrenuer, a technology-enabled entrepreneurship platform transforming graduates into startup founders.
- Designed AI-powered idea generation and mentorship ecosystem
- Built structured pathways from ideation to investor readiness
- Established partnerships and drove user acquisition
- Built inclusive entrepreneurial community
- Focused on empowering underrepresented graduates
Impact: Helps graduates transition from underemployment to business ownership; provides structured startup development tools and funding navigation.
Business Development Executive
August 2024 – PresentCollins Techspace Limited (UK)
- Develop and execute revenue growth strategies
- Lead full sales cycle (prospecting to contract negotiation)
- Manage CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce)
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis
- Support product go-to-market strategies
- Represent company at tech conferences
- Produce performance insights for leadership
- Drive onboarding and long-term client retention
Contract Business Development Executive
September 2024 – PresentNuimage Academy, United Kingdom
Focus: Increasing enrolment in tech courses.
- Built strategic partnerships with companies and institutions
- Supported marketing campaigns
- Aligned course offerings with UK tech market demand
- Developed corporate hiring pipelines
- Improved CRM and recruitment processes
- Delivered performance analytics and reporting
- Created alumni success case studies
Customer Service Advisor
January 2024 – August 2024Teleperformance UK – HMPO Campaign
- Handled passport application queries for HM Passport Office
- Maintained strict data protection and compliance standards
- Met and exceeded KPIs (CSAT, resolution rate, call handling)
- Escalated complex cases
- Adapted to frequent policy updates
Business Development Lead
November 2019 – September 2023Lankinberg International Consulting
Global consultancy focused on trade and market entry.
- Expanded footprint across UK, US, Africa, Middle East
- Built strong international sales pipeline
- Delivered proposals on trade compliance and FDI advisory
- Conducted global market research
- Strengthened client retention and brand positioning
Business Development Manager
2018 – 2021Zyonel Technologies, Lagos Nigeria
- Structured SME and enterprise sales pipeline
- Increased lead qualification and revenue
- Secured vendor and hardware partnerships
- Improved CRM forecasting systems
- Refined pricing and market positioning
- Strengthened post-sale customer retention
Business Development Executive (Contract)
2021 – 2023Zyonel Academy
- Promoted industry-focused tech courses
- Converted enquiries into enrolments
- Developed learner and corporate partnerships
- Monitored training market trends
- Produced performance and growth reports
Business Development
Partnerships
Go-to-market
AI & Technology
Strategy
Business Development
Partnerships
Go-to-market
AI & Technology
Strategy
6+
Years inBusiness Development
UK · Africa
Markets& international experience
IT · SaaS
Sectors
& consulting
GradPrenuer
Founder – turning graduates
into startup founders.
“What
people say”
“Matthew helped us structure our sales pipeline and close our first enterprise deals. His mix of strategy and execution is rare.”
Sarah Chen
Head of Sales, Collins Techspace Glasgow, UK
“Our enrolment numbers grew significantly after Matthew led our BD and partnership strategy. He gets both the education and commercial side.”
James Okonkwo
Director, Nuimage Academy United Kingdom
“ We brought Matthew in for go-to-market and partnership development. He delivered clear pipelines and strong relationships we still rely on.”
David Fletcher
Managing Partner, Lankinberg International London, UK
“Matthew combines data-driven strategy with real relationship skills. Our CRM and pipeline have never been clearer, and he's a pleasure to work with.”
Priya Sharma
VP Business Development, Zyonel Technologies Lagos, NigeriaEducation
Qualifications
Training
Education
Qualifications
Training
Education
Qualifications
Qualifications & training
B.Sc. Human Kinetics
University of Lagos
ND Office Technology & Management
Yaba College of Technology
NYSC Certificate
National Youth Service Corps
Information Technology
Lagos City Computer College
